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I’m an NYC public school mom and I’m furious our kids can’t write in cursive — why we need to fix it now

Par :Natasha Pearlman

22 janvier 2026 à 13:00

This basic life skill was phased out in 2010 with the introduction of the controversial Common Core curriculum — and our children are falling behind as a result.

Boy writing Russian cursive letters in a copybook.

Collage of a child's story about a book, written in second grade, and a high schooler's list, showing handwriting evolution.

A child's letter to Santa, written in shaky handwriting, stating, "I really don't care what you give me because I know that is not what Christmas is all about," and includes a drawing of Santa, elves, and other characters.

Handwriting sample from a 14-year-old freshman in high school listing items.

Handwritten note from a seven-year-old French student saying "You're the best mama ever. You're very funny and sarcastic and that's why..." followed by a crayon drawing of two hearts.

Child's left hand writing "li le li le le le le le" in cursive with a fountain pen in a copybook.