it is important to be able to write so others can read it easily.



not much of it, no.



Pfft. I never properly learned that. I was taught it back in second and third grade. Completely useless as it only decreases the chances of anyone deciphering what I have written.



Not cursive, no. Handwriting will always be necessary. I have been in schools, though, and some pupils just can't write anything readable.