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The Decline of Cursive Writing: Lost Art Worth Preserving or Outdated Skill?

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1. The article is chiefly concerned with . 2. Dr. Marchetti's research implies that discontinuing cursive instruction could . 3. Raymond Okonkwo's position suggests that educational decisions should be guided primarily by . 4. Margaret Holloway's classroom experience indicates that cursive writing can . 5. According to the article, one consequence of reducing cursive instruction is that .

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This piece eloquently captures a debate that resonates with many parents and educators alike. Dr. Marchetti's assertion that cursive activates neural pathways otherwise left is particularly striking and warrants further investigation. Meanwhile, Okonkwo's acknowledgement that certain archival materials remain to those unfamiliar with cursive represents a significant concession from someone advocating for modernization. I was especially moved by Holloway's account of how among her students. Her observation that connected letterforms can liberate children from offers a compelling counter-argument to purely utilitarian perspectives. Ultimately, I suspect the optimal solution involves rather than abandoning one skill set entirely. — Christine Yamamoto

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