Cursive Makes a Comeback in New Jersey Schools

In one of his final acts in office, Gov. Philip D. Murphy signed a bill on Monday requiring third, fourth and fifth graders ...

Patch AM: NJ schools must teach cursive writing again, Essex County legislators cheer for new law

And on the Livingston Patch calendar - All Square Grand Opening ...

Note Neighbors Get From Anonymous Passersby Melts Hearts: ‘I’m Crying’

The unusually thoughtful moment stood out to Threads users—especially given that neighborhood interactions aren’t always so ...

Cursive handwriting must be taught in grades 3-5 at N.J. schools

New Jersey's public schools must by law teach students how to write cursive legibly and become fluent in reading it.

NJ elementary school students will learn cursive again

Elementary school students in New Jersey will start to learn cursive again after Governor Phil Murphy signed a new bill into ...

Social media addiction’s surprising challenger? Anti-doomscrolling influencers

With billions of active users across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and other social media platforms, cutting down on screen time ...
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