SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — There are squiggly lines that when strung together, without lifting your pencil off the paper, create letters and words. This style of writing is known as cursive writing.

Let's take a moment now for a little writing challenge. Take out a pen and paper and write your name in cursive. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: I can do it. I know Steve can do it, too. If you're... INSKEEP: ...

ST. LOUIS — In 2010, more than 40 states adopted the same standards for English and math called the Common Core standards. Missouri and Illinois are among the states that have adopted the guidelines.

As I was taking notes for this column, I thought it fitting to write them in cursive, a skill I spent many hours mastering ...