I eventually learned to write cursive with a straight left hand, not the curved cramped claw that some lefties develop. Based on my ability to write in cursive, I may be older than some of you.

Historically, cursive writing was a necessary skill. The ability to write quickly and legibly was essential for notetaking, personal correspondence, and even completing standardized forms.

Why Cursive Is Finally Making a Comeback in Public Schools Students' reading and writing suffer when they don't learn script. By Shawn Datchuk | Contributor May 7, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

In cursive handwriting, the individual letters of a word are joined with connecting strokes, such as in a person’s signature. Cursive fell out of favor in U.S. schools over a decade ago.