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	Cursive writing may be fading skill, but so what?

brightlight4

9-20-2009 9:37 AM

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brightlight4 says:

Is it a good idea to eliminate handwriting from education?

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9-20-2009 1:56 PM

debbyski

It is a very bad idea.

9-20-2009 2:10 PM

ljsdesign

kids will need to write something at some point in their lives. But then, in my own opinion, we shouldn't depend too heavily on computers.

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