The Controversy Of Cursive Writing In Schools

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Cursive writing has been used for a long time. In saying so, it's outdated. Technology is moving to quickly for us to be writing by hand. Typing and general computer skills are almost a requirement these days. Schools want papers typed in both highschool and college. Writing by hand is no longer needed.

In schools around the country they are reverting to laptops for schoolwork. Writing by hand is outdated because, electronically its faster. Going to a school that transfered from paper to laptops, everything ran much quicker. Not only is it easier to grade papers but it's also a convenient way to get ahold of one another througout the school building. Cursive writing should not have to be taught in schools anymore simply because its

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