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Cursive in the classroom: Essential skill or outdated relic for students?
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Heather Graf, Rebecca Knier , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway National Archives recently highlighted the issue by seeking volunteers to help transcribe historical documents, noting that many Americans can no longer read or write in cursive.
A debate is underway about the importance of teaching cursive in classrooms. The issue has sparked a discussion about whether cursive is an essential skill or an outdated relic. This debate is not limited to academic circles, but is also being considered by state legislatures.
S. National Archives recently highlighted the issue by seeking volunteers to help transcribe historical documents, noting that many Americans can no longer read or write in cursive. The question of whether to teach cursive is being weighed against the demands of an already crowded education curriculum.
S. National Archives and other sources, including KOSA CBS7.
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Category: schools Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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