Pete Laffin I’ve read many articles in recent years on the controversy of removing cursive handwriting—and handwriting, entirely—from school curriculum. While presenting little new information, this article from The Guardian stands out to me for its attempt at evenhandedness. And after being presented with both arguments side-by-side, I am even more convinced at where I stand in this debate: Cursive … more »
In late March, a fifth grade student was referred to Write On by Kathy Sherman of Hillside School, who had been aware of an experimental cognitive exercise I’d been developing aimed at enhancing fine motor skills in children based on my own research in neuroplasticity. The exercise had successfully improved the handwriting of two other … more »
Fun at the Write On summer writing camp hosted by the Friends’ School in Boulder! For two hours a day, young writers gathered to invent their very own characters to roam within their very own short stories. Write On holds camps frequently at Friends’ School and through out the Boulder area, so check writeoncolorado.com for … more »
