John Hancock wouldnt recognize the handwriting taught in many schools today. And his loopy slanted script might as well be a foreign language to 21st century students. Time and technology have largely done away with traditional penmanship, leaving schools with a challenge that mirrors todays fast pace: how to teach a cursive style thats faster to write than older, ornate methods and easily readable. Read more of this article from the Vail Daily.
Posted by Steve Groft on 12 July 2007 in Curriculum , Writing