They're not learning cursive at the fictional Abbott Elementary, either
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Cursive isn't required in Indiana schools. Apparently they’re not teaching cursive at Abbott Elementary, either.
Viewers of the Feb. 7 season three premiere of the hit ABC sitcom "Abbott Elementary" saw the handwriting form get dumped.
After telling teacher Barbara Coleman about a school district mandate, school principal Ava Coleman rips the cursive penmanship poster from the classroom wall in the episode, informing her that ”cursive is no longer in the curriculum.”
The fictional Abbott Elementary is set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but in the real world many classrooms no longer teach cursive writing to students.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker in December introduced legislation that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in schools across the state. About two dozen states currently mandate the teaching of cursive writing in schools, with proposals in a handful of other states under consideration.
Indiana General Assembly: After years of pushing for a cursive mandate, this Indiana senator may finally get it done
There's a move to bring back cursive to Indiana schools.
Senate Bill 287, which includes an amendment from Sen. Jean Leising, R-Oldenburg, to mandate cursive writing in Indiana public schools, passed the Indiana Senate Feb. 6 with a 46-3 vote.
It would require all accredited elementary schools to include cursive handwriting in the curriculum.
Leising has fought to put cursive writing back in schools for nearly 13 years, introducing a bill seeking a mandate for cursive instruction every year.
Handwriting: Should cursive be required in Indiana? Maybe not, if it looks like ours.
How to watch the 'Abbott Elementary' Season 3 premiere.
The two-part premiere is streaming on abc.com and hulu.com.
Philadelphia Eagles fans should tune in to 'Abbott Elementary'
Eagles star power is featured in the second half of the episode, with players Jalen Hurts, Brandon Graham and Jason Kelce show up.
Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on X.com: @cherylvjackson.
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