In one of his final acts, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new state law that mandates cursive instruction for grades ...

For those of us who grew up handwriting our school papers, it’s hard to imagine that some children can no longer read or ...

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

Beginning in September, New Jersey public schools must teach cursive writing to students in grades three to five under a law ...

Ever walked through your old high school and felt like something was missing? Schools today look and feel different than they ...

Think back to your own childhood for a moment. How many everyday things did you learn just by doing them, without a screen in ...

"Immature parents who are always on their phones and have no idea how to interact with a child, too much screen time, no ...

"Immature parents who are always on their phones and have no idea how to interact with a child, too much screen time, no ...

Before smartphones and GPS, teenagers could navigate cross-country trips with paper maps, fix cars with basic tools, and cook ...

Dear Heloise: I sympathize to some extent with the writer in a recent column of yours lamented how doctor’s offices will say the appointment is at 10:00 a.m. but ask that you arrive at 9:30 a.m. for ...

Two and a half years ago, I presented a carefully thought-out argument for not requiring schools to teach cursive, calling it the equivalent of teaching about slide rules. I expected praise for my ...

New bills in Florida would mandate cursive instruction for students in second through fifth grade. Proponents argue cursive is important for reading historical documents and developing a personal ...