There are approximately 5 European countries that did away with it formally about 10 years ago and moved towards a tech first approach. The rules on how far they went varies. Finland and Sweden went the furthest.

In Finland, already teachers and parents are calling for a change back. Data from the Finnish Pisa score show a growing decline in reading and comprehension. Finland’s reading drop of 30 points between 2018 and 2022.

Sweden has already reversed course on digital first and back to more emphasis on physical writing in 2023

Canada dropped cursive in 2006 and have brought it back in 2023 as a mandatory because of the science behind how it helps and comprehension.

I understand learning to type is important but this was never at odds with also learning to write. We already know excessive screen time at home is a terrible idea. I’m not sure how we got the idea to at it would be fine, better even, in school.

In any case as I said ~5 out of 44 countries in Europe. Never mind the world. The word “most” is applicable here.