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As of 2025, only about half of states require cursive instruction in public elementary schools, and in states without mandated cursive, instruction varies widely or may happen only occasionally. Research and educators alike still show that learning cursive supports brain development, fine motor skills, literacy, spelling, memory, and written expression — benefits that deepen students’ connection to language and learning. At Cherry Hills Christian, we intentionally teach cursive using Zaner-Blose