Two and a half years ago, I presented a carefully thought-out argument for not requiring schools to teach cursive, calling it the equivalent of teaching about slide rules. I expected praise for my ...

Dear Heloise: I sympathize to some extent with the writer in a recent column of yours lamented how doctor’s offices will say the appointment is at 10:00 a.m. but ask that you arrive at 9:30 a.m. for ...

Traditional classroom teachings and tools would be requirements for Missouri schoolchildren if a bill succeeds in the state’s House of Representatives. The use of pencils, pens, paper workbooks and ...

Before smartphones and GPS, teenagers could navigate cross-country trips with paper maps, fix cars with basic tools, and cook ...

A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require specialized training for law enforcement officers on how to safely and ...

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