Survey Shows Most Kansas Schools Teach Cursive
Associated Press - Thu 08:51 AM 11/15/2012
The Kansas education department said a survey found 90 percent of the state's school districts teach cursive writing, generally in third grade.
A new survey shows Kansas elementary students are still learning cursive writing but interest in teaching the subject is waning.
The Kansas education department said Wednesday a survey found 90 percent of the state's school districts teach cursive writing,
generally in third grade. But nearly 23 percent of those who responded said they don't consider cursive a high priority. And about 6 percent said they expect to eventually reduce the time spent teaching the subject.
Supporters also are concerned that new Common Core State Standards in English will mean even less cursive education.
Cursive is not part of the standards but states are allowed to add up to 15 percent in additional standards for English language arts and math.
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Associated Press information from: Lawrence Journal-World
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Aurora
Thursday 15 November 2012 11:09 Report this comment
Honestly, I think cursive writing is obsolete and is pointless because most of us don't use it except for signing something and also because of our ever-improving digital technologies.