Thursday, October 12, 2006

Reading -- Going the Way of Cursive Writing?

Click the link to see the article leading to this conclusion. Thanks to Scott Cupp for the tip.

What is the worth of words? - The Practical Futurist - MSNBC.com: "We have made at least two generations of American children miserable trying to teach them a skill that only a small percentage of them really need. And we have wasted billions of dollars that might well have gone for more practical education and training.

In 2025 it’s time to put reading into perspective for the remainder of the 21st century: it is a luxury, not a necessity!"

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