{"id":2077094,"date":"2023-10-23T19:59:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T23:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-signs-law-requiring-cursive-to-be-taught-in-california-schools\/"},"modified":"2023-10-23T20:05:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T00:05:26","slug":"newsom-signs-law-requiring-cursive-to-be-taught-in-california-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-signs-law-requiring-cursive-to-be-taught-in-california-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom mandates cursive instruction in California schools."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-signs-law-requiring-cursive-to-be-taught-in-california-schools%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2077094&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California to\u200b Require Cursive Writing \u2062in Elementary Schools<\/h2>\n<p>In an\u2064 exciting development, California&#8217;s elementary school students will once again\u200b be required to learn cursive writing. This comes after Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law \u200don October\u2063 16.<\/p>\n<p>Starting in January 2024, students in first through sixth grade will be taught this beautiful handwriting style.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2010, cursive had not been a\u2063 requirement in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tiger-moms-maul-virginia-school-board-over-misgendering-rules\/\" title=\"Tiger Moms Maul Virginia School Board Over \u2018Misgendering\u2019 Rules\">public schools due<\/a> to the adoption\u2063 of the\u200c Common Core standards, which did not include it.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-signs-california-law-banning-body-shaming-among-students-5513021?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Newsom Signs California Law\u2063 Banning Body Shaming\u2064 Among Students<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/18\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-vetoes-bill-to-train-affirming-families-to-host-lgbt-homeless-youth-ages-18-to-24-post-5511080?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Newsom Vetoes Bill to Train \u2018Affirming\u2019 Families to Host \u200cLGBT Homeless\u2062 Youth Ages 18\u200b to 24<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/16\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton), the sponsor of\u200b Assembly Bill 446, believes that\u2063 learning cursive is crucial for young children&#8217;s academic development.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/treasury-secretary-janet-yellen-we-have-to-consider-rising-inflation-rates-when-doing-stimulus-package\/\" title=\"Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen: \u2018We Have To Consider\u2019 Rising Inflation Rates When Doing Stimulus Package\">elementary school teacher<\/a> for over three decades, cursive writing\u2064 was always an important\u2062 part of our \u2063curriculum,&#8221; Ms. Quirk-Silva stated. &#8220;Writing in cursive has multiple benefits, including \u200bbetter brain development, \u200dretention, and learning in children. Writing in cursive helps join\u2062 the auditory and language centers of the brain.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She also emphasized the importance\u200b of cursive as a valuable\u2064 skill for adults when it comes to signing important documents.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is also beneficial as an adult; the ability to sign their name in cursive is \u2062important for future job applications, writing checks, signing medical forms, obtaining driver&#8217;s licenses,\u200c and voting,&#8221; she added.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>A\u2063 student \u200dpractices writing in cursive at St. Mark\u2019s Lutheran School in Hacienda Heights, Calif., Oct. 18, 2012. (The Canadian Press\/AP-Jae C. Hong)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The \u2063bill\u2063 received \u200dsupport from various education and advocacy groups, including the California Parents Union and the Los Angeles\u200b County Office of Education.<\/p>\n<p>The Los \u2064Angeles County Office of Education highlighted research that demonstrates the vital\u200c connection between reading and the motor process of handwriting, which digital and keyboard skills cannot replicate.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The mechanics of\u200b handwriting follow a sequence initiated in the brain similar to reading\u2014the sound is heard and processed, a letter is attached \u200cand visualized, then translated into a shape on a page and produced with \u2063motor skills that reinforce the direction of lines and shapes to form letters. These \u2064letters then connect to form words and meaning\u2062 is attached,&#8221; \u2062explained the education office in \u2062an Assembly Education Committee analysis.<\/p>\n<p>According to the education office, reading and\u2064 writing complement\u200b each other, and improvement in one area often leads to gains in the other.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a general rule, reading and writing go hand in hand,\u200c and the ability to actually handwrite is key in the development of young learners,&#8221; the \u2064organization concluded.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does\u200b learning cursive writing enhance students&#8217; creativity and self-expression?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ting in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-signs-law-requiring-cursive-to-be-taught-in-california-schools\/\" title=\"Newsom mandates cursive instruction in California schools.\">cursive helps improve fine motor skills<\/a>, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive development. It also enhances reading and comprehension skills by allowing students\u200c to make connections between letters and context.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The bill received widespread support \u200dfrom educators, parents, and advocates of cursive writing. They believe that \u200bteaching cursive will \u200bnot only benefit students academically but also culturally. Cursive writing has historical significance \u2062and is an\u2064 important part of our heritage. By preserving this art form, we ensure that future generations can appreciate\u200c and understand \u2063historical \u2062documents \u200bwritten in cursive.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, \u200clearning cursive helps students develop their \u2062own unique handwriting style, making \u200dtheir written work more personal and expressive. It encourages creativity and self-expression, qualities that are valuable in all areas of life.<\/p>\n<p>While some may argue that cursive writing is outdated in the digital age, proponents of the bill argue that it is still relevant and necessary. Cursive is used in many practical scenarios, such as signing legal documents, reading historical records, or simply writing personal notes \u2064and letters. \u200bBy not teaching cursive, we risk creating a generation of young \u2062adults \u200dwho are unable to read or write in this important style.<\/p>\n<p>The bill does not specify how much\u2062 time should be spent on teaching cursive or how it should be incorporated \u200cinto the curriculum. This gives schools the flexibility to adapt their teaching methods to best suit their students&#8217; needs.<\/p>\n<p>California is not the only state to reintroduce cursive\u2062 writing into its curriculum. In recent years, states such as Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama have also mandated cursive instruction in elementary\u200b schools. This resurgence of cursive writing emphasizes the importance of maintaining traditional skills in \u2063the face of rapid \u2064technological\u200d advancements.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the \u2062reintroduction of cursive writing in California&#8217;s elementary schools signifies a step towards recognizing the educational and cultural value of this skill. By equipping students with \u200cthe ability \u200bto read and write in cursive, we empower them to engage with our history, express themselves creatively, and develop vital cognitive and motor skills. It is a positive shift that will have lasting benefits for\u2062 California&#8217;s students and society as a whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>a new set of educational standards. However, the reintroduction of cursive writing aims to enhance students&#8217; cognitive skills and preserve a valuable form of communication. 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