When the Common Core State Standards were adopted in 2010, handwriting was omitted from the curriculum. Now, though, it’s making a comeback in many states, as its benefits are being more widely recognized. Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey, for example, signed legislation into law on January 20, 2026, that requires handwriting to be explicitly … Continue reading “Handwriting Instruction Makes a Comeback”
Month: July 2026
AI Use May Lead to Reduced Independent Thinking and Persistence
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; the University of Oxford; and Carnegie Mellon University suggests that even brief exposure to using AI tools may lead to reduced independent problem-solving performance and persistence. The study involved 1,222 participants in three randomized controlled experiments who worked on math … Continue reading “AI Use May Lead to Reduced Independent Thinking and Persistence”