As it stands, just 24 states require that cursive is taught in the classroom. But cursive handwriting is making a comeback of sorts for K-8 students in the U.S. Several states in recent years have ...

It’s easy to do for a half hour a day or a week.” If you’re not confident in your cursive deciphering skills, the National ...

Cursive started falling out of favor in U.S. schools after 2010 when most states adopted Common Core academic standards.

As of 2025, there are 24 states that require cursive lessons, which is up from 14 states less than a decade ago. From California to Alabama, some states start as early as third grade, and others by ...