For These Chicago Kids, Time is ‘Write’ for Cursive Clubs
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Cursive has fallen out of fashion in many Chicago classrooms, but that may soon change.
It’s rarely taught in schools anymore, so kids today are joining cursive clubs. But a state legislator is moving to once again make cursive lessons mandatory. Amanda Vinicky has details.
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For These Chicago Kids, Time is ‘Write’ for Cursive Clubs
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It’s rarely taught in schools anymore, so kids today are joining cursive clubs. But a state legislator is moving to once again make cursive lessons mandatory. Amanda Vinicky has details.
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