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Jolie's Greek Note Ignites Debate Over Cursive Literacy and Archive Needs
culture5 days ago

Jolie's Greek Note Ignites Debate Over Cursive Literacy and Archive Needs

A handwritten thank-you note from Angelina Jolie, written in 2023 while filming 'Maria' in Greece, has gone viral, sparking a national debate over the decline of cursive reading skills. While some view it as a generational gap in literacy, others argue it is simply messy handwriting. The controversy highlights a critical issue for government archives, which rely on human volunteers to transcribe over 200 years of handwritten records that AI cannot yet reliably decipher.

New Jersey Reinstates Cursive for 3rd–5th Graders
education8 months ago

New Jersey Reinstates Cursive for 3rd–5th Graders

New Jersey will require third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders to learn cursive, taking effect for the next full school year after Gov. Murphy signed the bill on his last day in office. Proponents say handwriting improves memory, writing speed, and the ability to read historic documents, while critics question its relevance in a digital era. The move aligns New Jersey with about two dozen other states that have revived cursive mandates, and the article notes local enthusiasm as well as skepticism. The outgoing governor’s successor, Mikie Sherrill, will oversee implementation.