KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) - The annual state handwriting contest is again looking for the best penmanship in Nebraska.
The contest is open to all Nebraska residents. There are four age divisions: 12 and under, ages 13-16, ages 17-49 and age 50 and over.
The Department of Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will administer the contest, which is in its 25th year.
Contestants will be provided text to copy for the entry.
The judges' criteria include ease of reading, fluent rhythmic movement and technically correct performance of specifications.
Go online at http://coe.unk.edu/contest for official rules and the text to be copied.
The entry deadline is March 31. All entries should be mailed to: Nebraska Handwriting Contest, Attention: Julie Agard, University of Nebraska at Kearney/College of Education, Kearney, Nebraska, 68849.
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