More than 25 states require students to learn to read and write in cursive.
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Teachers often have trouble finding enough time in the school day to teach all the expected writing skills, let alone cursive handwriting.
While the rise of smartphones and typing impacts handwriting, bad penmanship is far from a new phenomenon. People have struggled to read each other’s handwriting for centuries.
The power of a handwritten letter became clear when baseball player Joey Votto penned an apology to Canadian fans. Votto also reopened the debate about whether kids should learn cursive writing.
Handwriting is a learned skill that must be taught through direct, developmentally progressive, consistent and sustained instruction. Teachers will need professional development and resources.
Handwritten letters enhance relationships among people of all ages, and help children become empowered and inspired through the power of the pen.
