Read more handwriting stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/16323/handwriting.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 5:19:05 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/49027/schools-cutting-cursive-as-computers-prevail.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCursive may become a thing of the past as schools pressed for time focus their attention on science and reading, the Indianapolis Star reports. Cursive is still widely taught, but the emphasis has shifted from writing beautifully to writing efficiently as wider use of computers has also edged out cursive’s...http://www.newser.com/story/49027/schools-cutting-cursive-as-computers-prevail.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 26 Jan 2009 16:50:25 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/27348/knowing-the-candidates-the-proof-is-in-the-penmanship.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAbraham Lincoln’s modesty and Ronald Reagan’s warmth were evident in their handwriting. Now, the Los Angeles Times wants to know what analysts think of the strokes of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain: Obama's writing is described as “fluid, graceful”; intelligent but also emotive. His words end in lines...http://www.newser.com/story/27348/knowing-the-candidates-the-proof-is-in-the-penmanship.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 13 May 2008 14:17:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/10922/hand-to-brain-why-writing-matters-in-the-digital-age.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagHandwriting seems like a vestigial skill now that 3-year-olds are using computers, but it may still benefit children in more ways than helping them slog through parent-mandated thank-you notes, Newsweek says. Penmanship may be closely connected with the learning process, and a new study by a Vanderbilt prof indicates that...http://www.newser.com/story/10922/hand-to-brain-why-writing-matters-in-the-digital-age.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 04 Nov 2007 20:02:10 CST