As of 2025, only about half of states require cursive instruction in public elementary schools, and in states without mandated cursive, instruction varies widely or may happen only occasionally. Research and educators alike still show that learning cursive supports brain development, fine motor skills, literacy, spelling, memory, and written expression — benefits that deepen students’ connection to language and learning. At Cherry Hills Christian, we intentionally teach cursive using Zaner-Blose

How often do you use cursive? Michigan doesn’t mandate that it’s taught in our schools, but many people believe that it should be. There are studies that show that the benefits of cursive writing go far beyond just looking neater. Full story tonight on FOX 17 News at Ten. | FOX 17