3. Cursive writing is easier than printing, particularly for some people with different abilities. Being able to write without lifting pen from paper can feel smoother and faster. Some parents ...

That led to a pushback and today at least 14 states require that cursive handwriting be taught, including California in 2023. But it doesn’t mean that they actually use it in real life.

The ability to read cursive handwriting is helpful but not essential. “We create missions where we ask volunteers to help us transcribe or tag records in our catalog,” Isaacs said. To ...