Should We Still Teach Cursive Handwriting?

This a topic that teachers often bring up to me.  Teachers will often times say that teaching handwriting is no longer in the curriculum, especially cursive handwriting.  I have been an OT for 23 years and I still believe that teaching handwriting is very important.  Not only do children need to understand the formation of letters but they need to refine the small muscles on the hand for improved fine motor coordination.  Learning to write also improves visual motor integration skills, literacy skills and perceptual skills.  What are your thoughts?  Do you think handwriting should be taught in school?

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