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Coverage dated September 16, 2026 to September 17, 2026

Is it still worthwhile to teach cursive in school?

Headline from The Economist

The comeback of joined-up handwriting reflects research as well as culture

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  1. The Good Men Project

    Cursive Is Making a Comeback. But Does It Deserve One? (opens The Good Men Project)

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    The Good Men Project's feed description

    As schools revive cursive lessons, educators and researchers debate whether handwriting still offers meaningful benefits in a digital age.

  2. The Economist

    Is it still worthwhile to teach cursive in school? (opens The Economist)

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    The comeback of joined-up handwriting reflects research as well as culture

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