I've also heard about abolishing cursive writing and would like to know which group of idiots came up with that idea or whether it's another false meme that grew legs.
Cursive writing (handwriting) is but one of many methods (exercises) which instill an understanding and appreciation of words, their origins, art, text and content, as they all go together to form ideas, thoughts, and imaginings. It's a actual, real time, tie-in to our collective pasts and acts as a foundation to base our communications.
If it is true, some despair is in order.
All the best,
Nonoise