Episode 80: Unlocking the Power of Cursive: A Revolution in Education

Educational Equity Emancipation

Dive into an insightful episode of the 3E Podcast with Dr. Almitra Berry as she explores the revival of cursive handwriting in U.S. schools and its profound impact on education.

📚 Episode Highlights:

• Handwriting's Political Implications: Dr. Mitra Berry delves into the political dimensions of handwriting in education and its role in shaping the educational landscape.
• Mandatory Cursive Handwriting: The resurgence of cursive in U.S. schools, with California and New Hampshire leading the way, making it mandatory in elementary education. Explore the historical context and the decline of cursive in American schools.
• Modern Significance of Cursive: Despite the gradual phasing out of cursive post-Common Core adoption, Dr. Almitra Berry underscores its importance, especially in understanding historical documents and the nuances of handwriting styles.
• Teaching Challenges: Unveil the challenges teachers face in imparting history education when cursive is not comprehensively taught or understood.
• Fine Motor Skills and Cognitive Development: Dr. Almitra Berry highlights the benefits of cursive handwriting, particularly for students with dyslexia, in strengthening fine motor skills and cognitive abilities.
• Empowering Change: Dr. Berry encourages viewers to take action, urging them to contact state representatives and actively participate in local elections to support education reform.

🚀 Take Action for Education Reform:
Join Dr. Almitra Berry in advocating for the revival of cursive handwriting and supporting comprehensive education reform. Empower yourself by contacting state representatives and participating in local elections to make a difference.

🎧 Tune in now to be part of the movement reshaping education through cursive handwriting! ✍️📖 #CursiveRevival #EducationReform