Cursive In School

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In college you will need to know how to write in cursive, you will all so need it leader in life. Cursive is a tool that will apply leader in life. Cursive is a tool that will apply leader in life. Students gain a practical life skill. Student will be able to take notes faster. In my opinion, I think that cursive should still be taught in schools today because it is a tool that will apply leader in life and it will make a difference in the

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