In an age where screens dominate classrooms and workplaces, handwriting might seem like a relic of the past. But research shows that putting pen to paper plays a crucial role in literacy development. ...

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In a world where digital devices are everywhere, it’s easy to wonder if handwriting still matters. We’ve all heard the argument that keyboards and screens have made this foundational skill obsolete.

Scientists may have found a way to improve the way you study. Hint: you may want to take a step away from the computer. Typing notes on a computer is now more popular than handwriting in schools and ...

While writers may not feel it right away, something happens in the brain when you put pen to paper. Research studies have shown that writing by hand enhances electrical activity in the brain, memory, ...

Since her retirement, an old family friend has begun visually journaling her travels. She isn’t an "artist," but that doesn’t diminish her joy in capturing her experiences or the authenticity and ...

In a world where schools are increasingly relying on digital tools for teaching, a new study brings us back to the basics: handwriting still matters. A fresh investigation from the University of the ...

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Bonnie Morris has been keeping a journal for roughly 50 years. She used to read thousands of students’ essays for the Advanced Placement U.S. History exam. When she grades her students’ work, she ...

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