The decline of formal penmanship has no doubt pained old-fashioned letter writers everywhere, but it poses a particular ...

Georgia's new education standards require teaching cursive writing to students. The move aims to strengthen fine motor ...

As it stands, just 24 states require that cursive is taught in the classroom. But cursive handwriting is making a comeback of sorts for K-8 students in the U.S.

In a new series, author, critic and broadcaster Cristín Leach explores the craft of non-fiction. When I'm writing, I think of the late American author Denis Johnson’s oft-quoted three rules.

The practice of handwriting still plays a vital role in today’s classrooms, even as digital tools become more common in early education. From tablets to computer programs, children are growing up ...

Regular practice not just reinforces what you've learned, but also instills confidence in the way you write. It keeps your skills sharp and growing, making every cursive letter fluid, graceful.

If our students can’t read cursive, they can’t read the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, or even a grandparent’s handwritten letter. Cursive writing isn’t just a skill.

Experts say cursive writing has several benefits, such as improving fine motor skill development and eye-hand coordination more than printing. It is also believed to boost spelling and writing skills ...

A member of the Maine Legislature has announced that he is sponsoring a bill that, if passed, will require schools to provide instruction in cursive writing to children in grades 3-5.