Should Cursive Make a Comeback?

Cursive has been on the upswing for years now. More than two dozen states now require cursive instruction in schools after the 2010 Common Core standards omitted the skill. Cursive used to be taught across schools in the United States. About 16 years ago it was no longer mandatory for schools to teach it, under the 2010 Common Core standards. Now about 25 states have made laws to bring it back. Personally,  I think cursive should be made mandatory. 

Pennsylvania lawmaker Dane Watro wrote his state’s new cursive handwriting law. “Cursive is more than handwriting. It’s a bridge,” he said in a statement. “It connects us to our history, strengthens learning, and deepens our understanding of the world.” I agree with this, as cursive it supports cognitive development, practical life skills, and historical literacy, according to undefined. Others argue that technology makes learning cursive irrelevant. Morgan Polikoff, a professor at the University of Southern California, said, “When I think of virtually everyone that I know,” he also said, “cursive is not a part of our daily life.”(according to undefined).

Historically cursive writing began in ancient Egypt and Rome. Over the centuries, it evolved into structured business scripts during the Industrial Revolution, like the Spencerian style and the Palmer Method. But the rise of digital devices caused a significant decline in its daily use and school instruction.

This also can link this to this years semiqensentenal since the creation of the us. That means this year, America is celebrating the 250th anniversary of its independence. It also has been 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence that is written in cursive. Teaching kids to read cursive can open pathways to new jobs, and opretunitys opportunities. John Hancock was the first to add his signature to the document. Also a person asking for your John Hancock is asking you to sign your name in cursive.