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The Decline of Cursive HandwritingThe computer keyboard has taken over writing, causing the decline of cursive writing.
Does Cursive Have a Place in the Modern Classroom?Penmanship is being brushed aside by many U.S. schools to make room for newer requirements such as computer literacy and state required test preparation.
The Cursive Writing Debate: Neurological Necessity vs. Standardized TestingCursive writing continues to fall by the wayside in schools, despite the educational benefits it has for children, simply because it doesn't fall under standardized testing goals.- Is Cursive Going Extinct?Indiana Public Schools recently dropped cursive instruction from their curriculum. Is this the way of the future in the world of smart phones and tablet PCs or are we losing an important part of our culture and history?
Is Cursive Handwriting Becoming Extinct?Schools in 43 states no longer require teachers to teach cursive handwriting.- The Death of Cursive: Pros and Cons of the Swirly HandwritingCursive handwriting is going by the wayside in practical use and in classroom. Is this a good idea? Here are the pros and cons to continuing to teach cursive.
Free Cursive Writing WorksheetsHelp your child learn cursive writing with these free cursive writing worksheets. Find instructional and practice cursive pages, reference charts, tracing pages, and much more here.
10 Reasons to Teach Cursive Writing First Before PrintCursive Handwriting is not a lost art from our grandmother's generation. Studies are indicating that those who were taught cursive writing first become fluent readers and writers.- Spell Check: Will Future Generations Know How to Spell?As less and less schools teach cursive to students and spell correction software becomes increasingly sophisticated, will spelling continue to be a top educational priority?
- Album Review: Mama, I'm Swollen by CursiveCursive's new album, Mama, I'm Swollen is to be released March 10, 2009
- Tips for Teaching Your Homeschooler Cursive HandwritingOne challenge that many homeschoolers seem to have is teaching their child how to start cursive handwriting.
Should Cursive Still Be Taught in Schools?Should teachers still spend time teaching cursive? Or is this form of writing becoming too obsolete?- Cursive's DomesticaA research project on Cursive's album Domestica
- Is Cursive Going to Become Extinct?Some home schoolers have decided not to teach their children cursive. The author shares her personal opinion on the controversy.
- Seven Tables for TwoA sestina from the point of view of an observer in a restaurant, watching the foibles of human relationships go by.
- MarginaliaPoem about the word marginalia
Trends and Changes in the 3 R's Of EducationThe 3 Rs of education, reading, writing and arithmetic have long been the core foundational studies in educational strategies. Over the years technology has become increasingly important but has this improved the results or trends in education?- The Beloit College List for the Class of 2014Beloit College has released its "Mindset List for the Class of 2014," which lists a number of cultural references for incoming freshmen at various colleges and universities. Some items on the list will disturb people over 20. Others will amuse.
- The Alphabet According to JerseyNana: "C"The Alphabet According to JerseyNana using the letter "C"
Cursive Handwriting: On the Verge of ExtinctionAs kids, we were taught to write legible cursive script. Many adults give the skill up as soon as a teacher isn't looking over their shoulder. Illegible signatures, printed lists and keyboards galore! Penmanship... What WAS that?- The Top 25 Songs of 2009 (25-16)The top 25 songs of the year.
- For the Love of Writing: Thank You AC for Giving Me the OpportunityTrying to gain exposure as an author is not easy, trying to find a publisher is almost impossible, writing for the love of writing is invaluable.
- Good Nameplate Design: The Rulesa quality nameplate helps extend the value of a logo and enhance the value of a brand. Here, Steve Begor outlines important initial considerations for designing nameplates...
