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Cursive writing to be reintroduced in Ontario schools this fall (toronto.ctvnews.ca)

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Cursive is making a comeback. Relegated in 2006 to an optional piece of learning in Ontario elementary schools, cursive writing is set to return as a mandatory part of the curriculum starting in September.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children)

The shocking piece of this news story for me was that it was ever made optional in the first place! Crazy to think a large portion of some ~17 years of students don't know how to read or write it!

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago

I mean the argument of practicality can still be made though, When was the last time you had to read or write cursive? Really just for your signature at this point.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

What advantages does cursive grant in this age?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

because it pointless today.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I've noticed that cursive writing is more common amongst French-Canadians. I think it's because their education system is more European compared to the Anglo-Canadian one.