In 2025, educators and librarians are actively promoting handwriting to boost literacy. Research shows that writing by hand stimulates brain regions linked to reading and language, improving memory and understanding.
Libraries and schools are organizing activities to encourage handwriting. The Ponte Vedra Library in Florida held a "Love Your Library" event, inviting handwritten appreciation notes. The Free Library of Philadelphia's Welsh Road Branch launched a weekly writing program, providing materials for letter writing.
The Lower Eastside Girls Club in New York City incorporates poetry and handwriting into literacy programs. Education specialist Lacresha Berry uses creative writing and performance to help students express themselves. These programs highlight the ongoing importance of handwriting in education.