Cursive Writing Is Making a Comeback
‘We found that cursive writing also helps with early diagnosis of learning disabilities, including dyslexia and autism,’ Florida lawmaker said.
July 24, 2026
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Cursive Writing Is Making a Comeback
Epoch Times • Jeff Louderback
Once dismissed as outdated, cursive is returning to classrooms as families and educators rediscover its value for memory, focus, fine-motor development, and connection to the written past. The revival raises a timely question: in a digital age, what essential forms of learning are children losing when the hand no longer helps train the mind?
Jeff Louderback
Epoch Times
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