Supporters of the bill say requiring cursive instruction will boost brain development and fine motor skills while helping students read historical documents and develop reliable signatures for legal and financial use. Critics argue schools should decide the most effective ways to teach written communication.
With automation and AI leading to layoffs, CTE programs play a critical role in guiding students toward careers that will always require a human touch.
By treating the entire district as a high-performance team, the administration ensures that the shift toward mathematical excellence is not a passing trend but a permanent culture of victory for every student.
New Jersey will require cursive instruction in grades three through five under a new state law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy. Supporters say it helps students read historical documents and build literacy skills.
