tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114420377477577222024-03-20T04:34:37.505-04:00"My Quest To Teach"The description for this blog is to provide motivational, educational and empowering content.
Addressing education, technology and parenting from my experiences as a professional educator over 20 years, divorced father of two teens, business owner, national and international Blogger.Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-37278868608863804832012-01-12T19:05:00.000-05:002012-01-12T19:05:21.075-05:00New Blog Site for William Jackson
This blog will discontinue to have postings to it.
I have moved my blogs to a new site on WordPress.
The new site is located at:
My Quest To Teach
Please make note of it in your Favorites and History on your browsers.
Peace,
William Jackson
jacksonw@duvalschools.orgWm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-89062055464735101042012-01-10T23:55:00.000-05:002012-01-10T23:55:41.702-05:00Gwinnett County, Ga. Needs Black History MonthGwinnett County, Ga. Needs Black History Month
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"The function of education is to teach one to think
intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus
character that is the goal of true education."
The recent events in Gwinnett County Georgia proves
America still needs Black History Month and the
teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Not only the Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-75381419563136654542012-01-04T15:51:00.000-05:002012-01-04T15:51:11.179-05:00An Anointing Message To Fathers for 2012An Anointing Message To Fathers for 2012
by William Jackson, M.Ed.
Going into the new year Pastors, Bishops, Apostles,
Priests and others of religious faiths should pray
over all fathers. Now more than ever in history do
we need spiritual guidance, wisdom and protection.
As a father, educator and mentor, I want to inspire
and motivate fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers,
fathers to be, Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-66451077479442080382012-01-03T00:42:00.000-05:002012-01-03T00:42:51.860-05:00Social Media and Teachers in 2012Social Media and Teachers in 2012
Don’t allow frustration in the classroom prompt you to
post inappropriate content online in 2012.
As teachers begin to make the transition from holiday
relaxation spent with family and friends and back to the
business of educational professional at their respective
schools, they should remember to reposition and refocus
their minds to that of professionalWm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-11358036379949698252011-12-27T14:34:00.000-05:002011-12-27T14:34:44.697-05:00African Americans; Technology and Social MediaAfrican Americans; Technology and Social Media
by Sean Jackson (FAMU) and William Jackson, M.Ed.
(Edward Waters College)
The holiday season shows the passion African Americans
have for technology. Cyber Monday was an economic
boom for companies offering online discounts and
provide devices that traditional stores did not have
in stock.
According to CNN Cyber Monday was the highest Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-79525948758093195352011-12-23T23:10:00.000-05:002011-12-23T23:10:43.610-05:00Still A Need for HBCU's Part 1Still a Need for HBCU’s Part 1
“If the Negro in the ghetto must eternally be fed by the hand
that pushes him into the ghetto, he will never become strong
enough to get out of the ghetto.” Carter G. Woodson
Having graduated from an HBCU (South Carolina State University)
and now working at Edward Waters College, the oldest HBCU in
Florida, I learned from past and current experience there Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-39064917448752135052011-12-20T00:36:00.000-05:002011-12-20T00:36:22.544-05:00Need for HBCU’s Part 2
Part 2
“Philosophers have long
conceded, however, that
every man has two educators:
'that which is given to
him, and the other that
which he gives himself.
Of the two kinds the latter is by far the more
desirable. Indeed all that is most worthy in man
he must work out and conquer for himself. It is
that which constitutes our real and best nourishment.
What we are merely taught Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-14632353860490975022011-12-10T10:43:00.000-05:002011-12-10T10:43:16.704-05:00Still a Need for HBCU’s in the 21st Century
Still a Need for HBCU’s in the 21st Century Part 1
“If the Negro in the ghetto must eternally be fed
by the hand that pushes him into the ghetto, he
will never become strong enough to get out of
the ghetto.” Carter G. Woodson
Having graduated from an HBCU (South Carolina State
University) and now working at Edward Waters College,
the oldest HBCU in Florida, I learned from past and
Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-57564948863196715292011-12-07T20:31:00.000-05:002011-12-07T20:31:34.858-05:00Jacksonville Giants Treat DCPS Students
Jacksonville Giants Treat DCPS Students
William Jackson, Andrew Robinson Elementary
Duval County Public School students were treated
to a rollercoaster of athletic prowess and comical
entertainment as the Jacksonville Giants battled
The Gulf Coast Flash.
The game was close during the professional basketball
contest; DCPS students enjoyed the opportunity to
see a professional basketball Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-59395794223170542342011-12-05T22:55:00.000-05:002011-12-05T22:55:31.804-05:00Supporting Art Education in Duval County Public Schools
Supporting Art Education in Duval County Public Schools
Support Art Teachers in Duval County check out the Facebook page.
Support Art Education in DCPS
Supporting education typically means supporting traditional
reading, mathematics and literacy, but supporting education
also means giving credit to supporting educational resources
that Art Education brings to the classroom and overall Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-10775839706500044262011-11-29T23:00:00.000-05:002011-11-29T23:00:08.190-05:00Where are the ChristiansWhere are the Christians
The death of a young man at any time is an unfortunate
reality. To add insult to injury is the lack of
seemingly Godly compassion, Christian sensibilities
and Faithful devotion to a God that does not like chaos
nor confusion.
I was confused, my faith challenged and my Christian
sensibilities questioned when Christopher Thompson
suddenly and tragically died this Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-10983841546027377472011-11-28T10:30:00.000-05:002011-11-28T10:30:32.453-05:00Tonya Click, A Teacher Going HomeTonya Click, A Teacher Going Home
“What nobler employment, or more valuable to
the state, than that of the woman who instructs
the rising generation.” Marcus Tullius Cicero
On Saturday, November 26th Ms. Tonya Click was
laid to rest. Physically her body has passed, but
her presence, her joy, her love still lingers within
her family, friends, educational peers, brothers and
sisters in Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-79989207118114693762011-11-26T16:47:00.000-05:002011-11-26T16:47:44.433-05:00Parents and Businesses Support Educational SuccessParents and Businesses Support Educational Success
Parents and business owners, the students of Andrew
Robinson Elementary School are working hard to obtain
five hundred thousand (500,000) words read by the middle
of this school year and one million words (1,000,000)
read by the end of this academic year.
Parents be aware of the one million (1,000,000) word
reading standard that your Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-28801341617108397812011-11-18T14:02:00.000-05:002011-11-18T14:02:34.170-05:00Parents Have Digital Access to Teachers
Parents Have Digital Access to Teachers
The first 9 weeks report cards have been distributed.
Parents need to know where to go for information to
help their child or children if they are not
meeting with academic success. Technology is available
now to connect parents with educators so they are
informed on how to address learning or behavioral
challenges. Social media is providing access Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-91254229415303845142011-11-14T23:37:00.000-05:002011-11-14T23:37:16.034-05:00Reverend Richard Lee Wilson, Sr.
Reverend Richard Lee Wilson, Sr. 1926 - 2011
A Voice Not Silenced
by William Jackson and Cheryl Williams
Even though Reverend Wilson has passed, death
still does not have the victory.
Reverend Richard Lee Wilson, Sr, still lives in
the hearts and minds he has touched with his biblical
and spiritual teachings.
This icon of Pastoral stature was recently honored
for his self-sacrifice and Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-36804023473643703082011-11-11T11:51:00.000-05:002011-11-11T11:51:26.045-05:00Teachers VoicesTeachers Voices
Jacksonville Education Fund
Educators were provided the opportunity to engage in dialogue about the educational status of schools and the established mindset that parents and community are responsible and accountable to the success of all students in Duval County Public School system.
Teachers Voices provided a powerful and dynamic academic “Think Tank”
of experienced and Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-41660822961961481632011-11-06T22:49:00.000-05:002011-11-06T22:49:26.713-05:00Blogging While Black Tween and TeenBlogging While Black Tween and Teen
By William Jackson, M.Edu
The opportunity for Black tweens and teens to write is making a transformation into the world of blogging. Although the styles of writing; narrative, persuasive, argumentative and other styles learned from formal education are used. The performance or execution of writing is changing. The art of creating digital content has shifted Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-44139824624112333022011-11-05T16:22:00.000-04:002011-11-05T16:22:04.442-04:00Raines Vs Ribault; The Duality of athletics and academicsRaines vs. Ribault
The Vikings of Raines High School take on the Trojans of Ribault High School.
The atmosphere is building to an electrified level at Raines and Ribault, the stands will be overflowing to capacity. Alumni will remember clashes of past football glory days. The smell of hotdogs, hamburgers, chili, popcorn and even crabs will permeate the air. There will be pep rallies, banners ofWm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-36577727862374104522011-11-04T11:04:00.000-04:002011-11-04T11:04:26.187-04:00International Walk To School Day
International Walk To School Day
WJXT Channel 4 covered several stories recently
related to students walking to school and the
hazards that this may present to students and
their safety.
The concerns of parents are the
ever present possibility of child abductions,
traffic hazards, children getting lost and other concerns
when children walk to school. No matter the distance there
are Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-67943942788235277222011-11-03T16:24:00.000-04:002011-11-03T16:24:52.018-04:00Doc says “Just Say No To Drugs”
Doc says “Just Say No To Drugs”
Andrew Robinson Elementary recently celebrated
“Just Say No To Drugs” (Red Ribbon Week) with the
excitement of a Jacksonville Jaguars or
Jacksonville Giants game. Starting off the “Just Say No”
week activities was a visit by Dr. Donnie Horner,
Education Commissioner for Mayor Alvin Brown. This
being his third visit to the Home of the Rockets.
A Doc In Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-6014584653323880332011-10-29T14:02:00.000-04:002011-10-29T14:02:25.344-04:00A Giant Comes To Andrew RobinsonA Giant Comes To Andrew Robinson
Similar to the story Gulliver's Travels (1726) a giant recently visited the young men of Andrew Robinson Elementary School. This giant was not stranded on an island like the story by Jonathan Swift, but visited ARE to bring encouragement, friendship and instill the value and power of education, and importance of going to college.
Allie Schmidt of Public and Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-32200394564202583912011-10-24T11:02:00.000-04:002011-10-24T11:02:43.683-04:00HOMECOMING FAMU STYLEHOMECOMING FAMU STYLE
There is nothing that compares
to a HBCU Homecoming. It is
more than just a football game;
it is a family gathering, soul food
extravaganza, community fellowship,
youth inspiration for the excitement
of college, Battle of the Bands
showdown and in some ways a
spiritual experience
covering generations of families.
The beginning of Homecoming starts well before the Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-7937202394836742602011-10-17T11:50:00.000-04:002011-10-17T11:50:46.491-04:00Diabetical In My Body
Psalms 86:7 (NIV) “When I am in distress, I call to you,
because you answer me.”As I listen to my Pastor and church
choir sing, “Down In My Soul” I reflect on the challenges
that this new onset of diabetes is taking me on. The survival
rate of what I have been through as a Black man over 45
years of age is statistically low.
First surviving a PE (pulmonary embolism) Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-21457467988086515692011-10-10T17:20:00.000-04:002011-10-10T17:20:25.564-04:00Jacksonville Goes to College WeekJacksonville Goes to College Week
October 9 – 15, 2011
Creating a multicultural mindset of attending
college does not start in middle or high school, but
manifest itself at the primary and elementary levels.
Statistics show that two thirds of current and future
jobs will require a college degree, at the minimum
a Bachelors.
The U.S. Department of Labor finds that 62 percent
of all U.S. Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-89513222516023397032011-10-06T12:30:00.000-04:002011-10-06T12:30:38.291-04:00Bullying Prevention MonthBullying A Violation of Human Rights
October is Bullying Prevention Month; the increase of bullying in schools, communities, neighborhoods, and even churches has continued to show how bullying is affecting lives. The growing awareness across the country even in political circles creates a mindset that Bullying is a violation of Human Rights to those being threatened, harassed and violated with Wm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007314891492318867noreply@blogger.com0