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States mandate cursive instruction for students, citing historical documents and AI concerns

Cursive writing, once a staple of American education, has seen a significant decline in recent decades due to the rise of computers and evolving curriculum standards. However, a growing number of states are now mandating cursive instruction, with over 25 states requiring students to read and write in cursive by the end of elementary school. Proponents argue that cursive is essential for reading historical documents, preserving family history, and even as a measure against AI-generated schoolwork. AI

IMPACT Potential use of cursive writing as a method to deter AI-generated schoolwork.

RANK_REASON Policy change regarding educational mandates in multiple US states. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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States mandate cursive instruction for students, citing historical documents and AI concerns

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo, The Conversation ·

    Cursive’s unlikely AI-fueled comeback, explained

    More than 25 states now require cursive. The science backing it is dodgy, to say the least.