COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The swirling lines from Linden Bateman's pen have been conscripted into a national fight to keep cursive writing in American classrooms.Cursive. Penmanship. Handwriting.In years gone by, it helped distinguish the literate from the illiterate.But now, in the digital age, people are increasingly communicating by computer and smartphone.
Should Students Learn Cursive? Some States Say Yes
JULIE CARR SMYTH, Associated Press, Journal Star
Thu, 11/14/2013 - 5:30am
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