Penmanship once helped distinguish the literate from the illiterate. But in the digital age, people are increasingly communicating by computer and smartphone, with no handwritten signature necessary.

When the new Common Core educational standards were crafted, cursive classes were dropped.  Children need to master computer keyboarding.  Is cursive worth saving?  Tell us what you think in the comment section below and participate in our  poll.

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