> > > I don't have any particular purpose for posting this other than the dispensation of this odd information and the open invitation to discuss it further. Brunnen-G, what do they teach in New Zealand?
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> > My theory is that no matter how you are taught to write cursive, everyone ends up eventually developing their own unique style of penmanship. The cursive that kids learn in grade school is really nothing more than a foundation for each person to build their own style upon. If this weren't true, then everyone's signature would look the same and forgery would be a lot easier.
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> > Gri"usually prints everything in precise, all-cap block letters. The Scotsman calls it my 'font'"shny
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> I used to think they chose teachers based on who could write exactly like the letter guides showed. All my teachers could, but I couldn't.

So how *do* they choose teachers? It's a matter of training and experience. The less t&e a teacher has, the cheaper they can hire him/her.
Most school boards won't touch a teacher with 15 years experience and a masters degree. Too expensive. Some well-qualified teachers get hired because the board can't find a BS,no experience.
Guess why most teachers are traditionally women.
Howard