One - third of students in a study had trouble reading their own handwriting . Core education standards in U.S. schools no longer include handwriting testing . Such standards are designed to provoke thought while at the same time preparing students to pass standardized tests , but they do not include a cursive learning requirement . Learning via technology requires using different tools from handwriting . National Handwriting Day is celebrated on John Hancock 's Day , January 23 .
One - third of students in a study had trouble reading their own handwriting . Core education standards in U.S. schools no longer include handwriting testing . Learning via technology requires using different tools from handwriting . National Handwriting Day is celebrated on John Hancock 's Day , January 23 .