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Are Kiwi kids losing the art of good handwriting?

By Tim Wilson, Seven Sharp Reporter, Former Seven Sharp Reporter
May 22, 2019

Ros Lugg reckons hand writing is undervalued as technology begins to dominate our lives.

Studies say handwriting is linked to creativity, and memory retention.

However, there's growing concern that too much focus on technology is coming at the expense of an education fundamental, with kids showing up at Kiwi schools not knowing how to write.

Seven Sharp investigates the issue in the video above.

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