Minnesota senator wants cursive to make a comeback

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 410

Last Updated: 5 days, 7 hours ago

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It makes documents poetic. It strengthens hand-eye coordination. And, hundreds of years ago, “it was a mark of an educated person.”

That’s how Sen. Ann Rest, DFL-New Hope, described cursive handwriting during a 20-minute monologue Monday about why Minnesota students should learn how to read and write in the loopy script that is nearing extinction. On top of its cognitive benefits, a good knowledge of cursive is also personal for the 83-year-old senator.

“I gave …

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