How much does handwriting matter?

By Misty Adoniou. Handwriting is dead, long live keyboard skills!
So says the Finnish education system. From 2016 handwriting will no longer be taught in Finnish schools. And when a high-performing country like Finland makes an educational move, the rest of us who are slipping down the international ladder of academic performance should at least consider whether there would be any benefit in following in their footsteps. More...