Cursive lessons return to CA: Brain-boosting or unnecessary?

Some occupational therapists say cursive helps kids with dyslexia focus and improve reading and writing skills. Photo by Shutterstock.

Starting next year, instruction of cursive penmanship will be mandatory for all California elementary school children. 

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