The National Archives needs volunteers to help transcribe historical documents written in cursive. This citizen-led initiative makes American history more accessible to researchers and genealogists.

A new bill proposed in the Idaho Senate aims to require all Idaho students to be proficient at reading and writing in cursive by the end of 5th grade.

In a bipartisan show of appreciation for the twists and curls of cursive writing, state Sen. Curtis Trent and state Reps.

With all the divisions in this country, it’s amazing that the ability to round out your letters has become controversial, writes Laurel Vermilyea Cortes.

My nephew, Jace, is in preschool. He is learning to print his name. He printed his name for me recently – “J-c-e” on one line and “a” on the next line. He printed the “a” on its own line, ...

If you can read cursive, the National Archives ... as “typewriting”) and no longer required handwriting on the presumption that most of the writing students would do would be on computers.

National Handwriting Day, celebrated on January 23rd, honors the artistry and personal touch of handwriting. Established in 1977 to recognize John Hancock's iconic signature, this day highlights ...

Here are some of the excerpts from letters left from former presidents ... political correspondent Peter Doocy, who said the cursive handwriting was, at times, difficult to read.

While plenty of people still sign their name in cursive, being able to read or write it is a different story. If you’re one of the dwindling number who can decipher this type of writing ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – America’s premiere record-keeping department is looking for volunteers who are familiar with the dying art of cursive handwriting. The National Archives has around 300 ...

Is Generation Z losing touch with handwriting ... they’re out of practice, resulting in messy scribbles that are hard to read. Professor Nedret Kiliceri has seen firsthand that today’s college ...