- Question
Should cursive be taught in schools?
This debate is rehashed every few years as states discuss whether or not to mandate cursive. Some view it as an outdated practice wasting time which could be spent on typing, but others prioritize the correlation of cursive skills and literacy.
Position 1 of 2
Read this position →Yes, cursive should be taught in schools
Cursive is an art form and a skill, and there is value in making sure children have a basic knowledge of certain skills. In addition, cursive has connections to many forms of learning.
Position 2 of 2
Read this position →No, cursive should not be taught in school
This position holds that cursive should not be taught in schools. It argues that cursive is outdated and that forcing children to learn it benefits them no more than other elementary skills — or modern ones like typing — so making an unnecessary skill mandatory is unreasonable.