"Regional and National Handwriting Contest Victories: Students Shine in Penmanship Competitions"

The Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest crowned its 2024 grand champions, highlighting a resurgence of interest in handwriting as California became the 22nd state to require cursive instruction in schools. Studies have shown that writing by hand benefits memory, cognitive development, and fine motor skills. Educators and researchers emphasize the importance of handwriting in early reading development and its impact on brain activity and memory. The contest winners expressed their love for handwriting, and lawmakers and educators agree on the significance of incorporating handwriting into the curriculum alongside technology.