Georgia's English Language Arts standards have been changed, adding a classic yet controversial subject: Cursive writing. Who will learn it? When? Why?

Georgia schools are re-introducing cursive writing for the upcoming school year. Third, fourth and fifth grade students will learn cursive with a goal for them to be able to read and write in this style fluently.

The Georgia Department of Education is bringing back cursive writing instruction to public elementary schools for the 2025-26 school year.