Reading, writing, math . . . cursive? Though many schools stopped teaching cursive over the years, it’s making a comeback. Starting this year in Texas, elementary school students will be taught the flowing form of handwriting, also known as script. By the time they’re in fourth grade, kids will be required to complete some assignments in cursive.
Many people say reading and writing cursive are skills all kids should learn. If they don’t, they won’t be able to read historical documents, like the U.S. Constitution, or sign their names.
But others argue that teachers shouldn’t waste time teaching script since kids will hardly use it. Instead, they think teachers should focus valuable class time on subjects like math and science, or teach kids more useful skills, like coding.