But there were also many days spent learning how to sew, touch-type, and, yes, master the art of cursive writing—truly one of the greatest sources of angst for a third-grader.

A certified cursive instructor and handwriting analyst, Almeida was teaching 17 children in grades 2 to 5 the art of cursive handwriting. The six-week class takes children through the alphabet at ...

ELLICOTT CITY - For third-grade pupils at Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School in suburban Ellicott City, an hour's drive from Washington, learning to write joined-up letters is a no-brainer. "I like ...