As I sat at my computer one day last week, I began typing an email to a friend. I thought about what I was doing, and my thoughts focused on something I have not done in years; I suspect the same is ...

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. ...

Letters in neat handwriting are a joy to read; technology killed it I love writing. I prefer to do it with a pen. Black ink on white paper. I haven’t done that in a while; blame it on PCs. The closest ...

In today’s digital-first world, the art of handwritten letters feels almost forgotten. Yet for children growing up surrounded by instant messaging and emojis, letters carry a kind of weight and magic ...

For centuries, biographers have been able to rely on a priceless resource when it comes to 18th, 19th and 20th century figures: their subjects’ epistolary correspondence. But things will be different ...

With journal writing, tablets and colors, pre-K and kindergarten students at Bains Lower Elementary practice writing letters and building words.

With educators under enormous pressure to make sure students meet grade level standards in reading and math, writing often takes a back seat in the curriculum, as many literacy experts have observed.

The holiday season offers a good excuse to sit down and write a letter to someone you’ve been out of touch with, an exercise that benefits you and your recipient more than you might expect. Studies ...