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Business · Labor & employment · published 2026-08-25 · via Fortune

Cursive mandates spread across U.S. despite shaky scientific backing

More than two dozen states have reintroduced cursive handwriting requirements in schools. The practice was once a daily staple but faded with the rise of keyboards and standardized curricula. Researchers say evidence for its benefits is weak, and some link the revival to concerns about AI-assisted cheating.

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