Handwriting requirements were cut from school curricula around the world. Now it’s looping back, riding on a wave of evidence.

Amid a push for digital education, studies show handwriting may help young brains learn, remember and recognise letters more ...

While the production of my Lowdown commentaries is high-tech, I confess that I'm antiquated. I still write each piece in ...

Incorporating handwriting lessons can have numerous benefits for older students—here’s how to get them started.

Rachel Jeantel, the 19-year-old witness who took the stand in the recent case against George Zimmerman for the death of Trayvon Martin, stunned many when she admitted she couldn't read cursive. But ...

New Jersey schools will now teach cursive writing to grades three through five, sparking debate over its relevance in a ...

Now in its 12th year, the Cursive Is Cool® contest continues to grow in reach and enthusiasm, engaging students, teachers, ...

STORY: Cursive is making a comeback in California. In an era of computers and tablets, the skill has fallen out of fashion. But a new state law requires students to learn the old-school style of ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

A new state law calls for old-fashioned cursive handwriting to be taught in elementary school - but the Lawrence Township ...

The curlicue letters of cursive handwriting, once considered a mainstay of American elementary education, have been slowly disappearing from classrooms for years. Now, with most states adopting new ...

A few months ago, I pulled out a kids’ book for my seven-year-old to read to me. She opened the first page, shook her head ...