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Committee hears bill encouraging cursive instruction in Montana schools
Summary
House Bill 445, introduced by Representative Zach Wirth, drew testimony urging Montana schools to restore or emphasize cursive handwriting instruction in elementary grades.
House Bill 445, introduced by Representative Zach Wirth, drew testimony urging Montana schools to restore or emphasize cursive handwriting instruction in elementary grades.
Supporters told the House Education Committee that teaching cursive contributes to fine motor skills, classroom focus and the ability to read historical documents. "When children write in cursive, they activate different parts of their brain reinforcing the ability to learn and process information effectively," said Susie Hedalen, superintendent of the Office of Public Instruction. Teacher…
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