But, she also sees strong cognitive learning with reading and writing in cursive. "When I'm taking notes, I can't move as quickly as when I'm keyboarding," Griffin said.

“Muscle memory is a very strong, if not our best, memory system.” The state of North Dakota does not require cursive to be taught in public schools, Trapnell said.

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Right now, teaching cursive in schools is optional. HB 113, a bill put forward by state Sen. Jean Leising, R-Oldenburg, would make teaching cursive mandatory.

But, she also sees strong cognitive learning with reading and writing in cursive. "When I'm taking notes, I can't move as quickly as when I'm keyboarding," Griffin said.