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New Jersey brings cursive writing back to elementary classrooms
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New Jersey brings cursive writing back to elementary classrooms
Jan 21, 2026
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Should cursive writing make a comeback in the classroom? New Jersey now requires public schools to teach cursive to students in grades 3–5 starting this fall, aiming to support literacy and help students read historical documents. Supporters say it builds foundational skills, while schools prepare to fit it into modern, tech-heavy classrooms. (Source: People.com)