War On Cursive Nelson Mandela, An Anti Apartheid...

War on Cursive Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid revolutionary and former President of South Africa says, â€Å"Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world† (Mandela Web). Since the dawn of man, weapons have been used to correct unwanted circumstances. Education and intellect are radical weapons of advancement that use peaceful means to usher in a change in circumstances. Being the basis of intellect and the most powerful tool of change humans hold, education must continually adapt to meet the needs of those who utilize it. Due to this constant growth, many intellectual battles occur within the realm of education itself. These battles are fought in our local, state, and national governments, being won through vigorous debate. Over the last several years, a major battle regarding cursive handwriting instruction’s place in public elementary schools arose. While this debate may seem rudimentary at first glance, it is in fact a crucial part of educa tion. Even though some applaud the writing technique for its boost in efficient brain development, cursive handwriting should not be taught in elementary schools, because cursive is no longer imperative for most careers, print handwriting develops the brain with similar efficiency while being just as useful to students as cursive, and teaching cursive harms some students while wasting treasured time which could be used teaching more desirable skills such as computer keyboarding. In light of the recent acceptance