The document discusses the debate around whether cursive writing instruction should continue in schools. It notes that cursive instruction time has decreased significantly from a peak of 2 hours per week in the 1940s-50s due to priorities like technology, languages, and standardized testing. Research suggests cursive instruction should continue through 5th grade since fine motor skills are not fully developed until age 10. Studies also show benefits of cursive on brain activation, reading, writing, language and critical thinking. The document argues cursive remains important for appreciating history from original documents, reading personal items like diaries, and having a forgery-proof signature.