tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114420377477577222012-01-12T19:05:21.069-05:00The 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.comBlogger891100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311442037747757722.post-37278868608863804832012-01-12T19:05:00.000-05:002012-01-12T19:05:21.075-05:00

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.org

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Gwinnett 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

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An 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,

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Social 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 professional

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African 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

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Still 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Where 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

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Tonya 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

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Parents 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

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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

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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

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Teachers 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

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Blogging 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

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Raines 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 of

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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

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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

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A 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

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HOMECOMING 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

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Diabetical 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)

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Jacksonville 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.

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Bullying 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

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Loosing Angels (Nurses) at Hospitals Choosing to be a nurse is a career of the heart. Nurses are responsible for treating, educating, and helping patients. One of the reasons that nurses love their careers because of the level of interaction with patients. Even though there is continued training, evaluations and long hours, many times nurses serve 12 hour shifts and work with up to seven (

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 Your Accountable for Learning Students, do you understand your position in your educational journey? You have received a gift that puts you in a position to be excellent; you have a position that influences your world in a positive way with access to a quality education. Despite all the criticism America still has a world class educational system that does prepare you to compete on a global

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Presented this Sunday, September 19, 2011 In Honor of Pastor Timothy Lanier Cole, Sr. Sixth Year Anniversary by William Jackson and Cheryl Littles Here the sermon at Youtube. http://youtu.be/Dx6HzxJivkg A Good Hard Man – PoemOur Pastor sometimes has a thankless job In many different ways; He gets a lot of helpful hints, But sometimes gets so little praise! The time he has is not always his own He

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Real Fathers Wear PINK Fathers -  Participating in Nurturing Knowledge (PINK) Fathers that have students at Andrew Robinson Elementary School are encouraged to participate in PINK – Participating in Nurturing Knowledge Fathers you should have received a letter concerning a Meet and Greet from Tuesday, September 13th student folders about our PINK program (Participating in Nurturing Knowledge

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The Truth About “Becky and Teddy” A Teen and Young Adult Heath Summit September 17, 2011 9am to 2pm First Timothy Baptist Church 12103 Biscayne Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32218 This is a Free event and lunch will be served. Special Sessions for Adults. BLOGThe Truth for Teens and Young Adults The truth is that the best proactive measures for Teens and Young Adults is Education. Preaching,

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ONE BY ONE When education is attacked and the level of educational service and funding is declining this should be a wakeup call for the community to join in a unified effort to strengthen the collective resources and provide support to the educational community. When libraries are losing funding and vital access to knowledge is denied communities start to decline on an

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In an effort to inspire and encourage parents this school year, parents are encouraged to be involved in the learning experience at their child's school. Parents are an important key to their child's academic success, data and actual evidence supports this. The school year has started and a learning tone is being established, the first consideration, do parents really feel they

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If Fathers Can My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: he believed in me. Jim Valvano (Coach and Mentor) There are community programs, social initiatives, governmental support, school vouchers, urban initiatives, and religious seminars, creating opportunities for fathers to be active in their child’s school. If Fathers Can look past their White faces, African

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This information is for teachers who are considering or who are already blogging about their school day. The instructional day is so varied that teachers must be cautious about their blogging content that they put online. Not to embarrass, call out, identify or spotlight children that may present a cause for concern. Any pictures of children put on a web site, social networking site or in the

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A new academic year is starting for HBCU students. HBCU students will take back to school excitement and enthusiasm for another academic year of discovery and growth . The excitement of a new term, new courses, instructors, and classmates for growth in diverse careers to positively influence our world. As a public school teacher in DCPS and Professor at Edward Waters College, caution is also

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Black Males in Education Dr. William Cosby, (Bill Cosby) stated, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world for positive influences." As a third generation teacher I wanted to encourage, inspire, empower, bless and provide confidence to my brother educators. Education as a whole needs more certified male teachers to be positive role models, but the need

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Jax Youth Poetry Slam Hosted by Taryn Wharwood Main Library Downtown Jacksonville, Florida The lyrical stimulation of the senses combined with the auditory manipulation of the English language was demonstrated at the Jax Youth Poetry Slam held at the Jacksonville Public Library. Poetry is defined by different words, by feelings, by thoughts and in some cases by actions. The Poetry Slam

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Minorities are learning that their digital footprints and digital content can keep them from employment, educational opportunities and military service. I have been blogging for over 12 years and provided workshops and seminars in digital content, but it seems many still do not understand what their digital content is and how it can hurt them. Technology has changed to where Smart Phones,

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The biblical interpretation from Romans 12:2, “If Change Is Necessary Then Not To Change Is Always Destructive” Change has come in the political climate of Jacksonville. Voters have created history in the election of an African American Mayor. The unique aspect is that the Mayor is not a Republican or Tea Party affiliate, but a Democrate. The historical climate from decades of political

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Come To Jesus On Social Media Having heard the term on several occasions, I wondered how this would apply to the use and misuse of Social Media. We are all accountable in some way from the creation of our digital footprints, but to what levels? Technology allows us to "digitally speak" our minds, hearts, share ideologies, express spirituality, show judgments, even our biases, racist ideas

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Social Networking/Marketing is booming for minority small businesses and minority entrepreneurialism is on the rise because of the integration of technology. Blogging content is important in business and market planning to establish credibility and a presence online. Technology, an ever developing tool, important for business contacts, building business relationships,

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Going across the tracks to save failing schools and students. John F. Kennedy said: "A child miseducated is a child lost." The irony to this for failing schools is that Raines, Ribault, Jackson and North Shore are across the tracks figuratively and literally. Each school is within five (5) miles of each other in the Northwest quadrant of Jacksonville, Florida. Railroad tracks are crossed to get

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Many minority students consistently struggle academically; one of the CORE areas is in reading, literacy and comprehension. Steps have been put in place to evaluate, assess and implement programs that help not just minority students but all students to get on grade level and stay on grade level in reading. The initiative to promote reading and raising literacy rates of students in Duval

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Never Would Have Made It Without You... "Never would have made it, never could have made it, without you. I would have lost it all, but now I see how you were there for me." Marvin Sapp The graduation ceremony at Andrew Robinson Elementary was comparable to the commencement service of a College/University.  This was the intent of Crystal Lewis Principal of ARE; from the model of "

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ANTIBULLYING These are links to support Antibullying efforts in schools, churches, and community organizations. I'm availble for presentations to any group that works with tweens, teens, and young adults to dialogue about bullying. The Blog sites are: Bullying A Violation of Human Rights http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/400553/william-jackson/2011-04-08/bullying-violation-human-rights

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The actions of divorce force men to start over, starting a new beginning, and rebuilding of relationships with children, renewing a father’s spirituality, and the redirection of personal priorities in life. No matter what cultural background, maturity range, salary scale or religious conviction, divorce can be overwhelming, demeaning, financially draining (especially if you are proving child

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by William (Coach) Jackson and Nancy (Fancy Nancy) Rentz Andrew Robinson Elementary "There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots; the other, wings."Hodding Carter The Reading Celebration at Andrew Robinson Elementary was attended by characters from storybooks ranging from the Cat In The Hat, High School Musical, Clifford The Big Red Dog, Naruto

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Overcoming Barriers to English Language Learning and Academic Achievement by William Jackson, edited by Kisha Bryan The teaching ability of educators passionate in the instruction of the English language is highlighted by the successes of those of other languages adapting to the complexities of a language that seems easily adaptable, only to find out that language is a barrier.

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What You Need To Know: Social Networking/ Social Marketing is booming in small business and for the entrepreneurial. Blogs are covering multiple genres in business and marketing. Technology is a new tool for not only personal contact, but also for business contacts. Now is the time for small business owners to explore the business options on several social networks. It does not take a

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 When Funk Is Good by Cheryl Williams and William Jackson The two (2) day 2011 Funk Fest started off Funky with performances by MC Hammer which got the over 6,000 in attendance in the mood to groove and dance. The excitement in Metropolitan Park was electric in the cool evening air. Mother Nature cooperated perfectly setting up the atmosphere as if in perfect preparation for a Funk-filled

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Words of caution for teachers that Blog and Facebook about their classrooms and student’s, there should be serious consideration on how words are perceived and interpreted. The ability to communicate between teachers and parents is complicated by the limiting of physical access that teachers have with parents, students and the community. Many variables come into play during the school day when

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2 Chronicles 1:10; Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?" The United States of America is one of the most powerful nations in the world. This nation is a leader in economics, medicine, science, technology, higher education; the military is second to none. The Untied States competes on a global scale,

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When challenges show up African Americans turn to what has carried them through slavery, Emancipation, Civil Rights, quest for educational equality (Brown vs Board), equal economic opportunities (Anti-Discrimination Act), in recent years the challenge is Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Praise and worship is similar to physically and meta- phorically lifting everything a person

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An Inspirational Message To Father’s What I learned from President ObamaThis should inspire and motivate all fathers to be the best men their families, children, communities, and churches need. We are in difficult times, spiritually, economically, environmentally and politically. As men we should be taking the lead in continuing the direction we need to move in to caring for our loved ones

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Men typically don’t celebrate WHM, the significance in the celebration is the accomplishments and historical achievements of women nationally and globally. Throughout history recorded and otherwise women have played a pivotal role in helping to shape the building of this nation (United States of America). Let’s not forget woman’s contributions in building and supervising Kingdoms,

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It is ironic that the very things African Americans use to educate are being taken out of schools. Music, The Arts, Physical Education, Vocational Education and other academic areas are being lost. Music importantly has been built and defined by Spirituals and Vocalizations of the past. Music influences the learning of all children especially African American's. Allowing learning to be

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I had the opportunity to view the documentary “Waiting for Superman” and wanted to view without all the previous verbiages, good, bad or indifferent so I can base on my own judgment. The documentary “Waiting for Superman” displayed several key points that showed validity in concerns for public education. There are challenges; lack of equitable funding, instructional competency of teachers

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I attended my first Florida A&M University graduation. My journey only took several hours, the accomplishments of Darryl "TopShelf" McClenton his journey started after graduation from Raines High School in Jacksonville, Florida. I should correct myself the journey is not just his, but his family that supported him to matriculation. His mother Cheryl laboured, not just worked, but laboured

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Applying the concepts of technology integration to E3 business direction and support mechanisms for entrepreneurs.As it related to Bill Gates “Business @ the Speed of Thought”A synopsis in applying digital infrastructure and digital nervous systems to the concepts of sharing dynamic information in the digital age. The application of community entrepreneurs has grown proportionally to the change

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Bullying – Physical and Cyber in Our SchoolsWilliam Jackson, M.Ed.E3 Business Group Northeast Florida and Boys2Men SymposiumBullying and Violence PreventionAfter attending a teacher’s workshop called Second Step-Violence Prevention it has been brought to light how societies challenges with bullying are evident in our schools in all grades. How bullying is affecting learning, the perceived safety

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The growth, success and prosperity of a business is not by the bottom line, but by the community activism, civic participation, mentorship, and volunteering nature of its employees. E3 Business Group has made significant steps to assist teens and young adults by opening its collective arms and working in the community. Members can be found in southern Florida, North Carolina, Maryland and even in

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Strength and UnityThe presence of strength and unity for minority businesses in Northeast Florida was once again displayed at the Black Expo in Jacksonville, Florida.The Prime Osborn was filled with heart thumping R&B music that permeated the atmosphere. The electrifying energy was so contagious that youngadults in attendance minds were filled with the entrepreneurial spirit that business owners

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Civic and Community Service Empowers Northeast FloridaAs an educator community service extends beyond the educational value we give to our students in the classroom. Our contribution is in proportion to the interaction with students and parents we interrelate with and establish a professional connection that in many cases extends to a civic connection. This civic connection is the participation

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The Value of Education Starts with MothersAnother school year is upon us, mothers should be determined to show their children, especially daughters that they support their educational development and advancement. Girls need moralsupport from their mothers and fathers (if available) to excel academically as school curriculums are increasingly challenging. FCAT assessment is not a true assessment

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Continue being a father...Sorry this blog is longer than usual, butthis is an important message to men experiencing divorce and have children.Men are taught not to cry, nor be soft and show emotions. Keeping emotional status to a minimum, to stay in control. What I share is a contradiction of emotional and mental states, a contribution to being a father to encourage divorced fathers. Men that are

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Jazz Unites JacksonvilleThe Jazz Festival was able to accomplish what local governmental officials and religious leaders claim to be able to achieve, but fall short; it took music to inspire unification of people, but for a brief time. People of cultural backgrounds, families in our community,and those visiting saw Jacksonville, witnessed a uniting and bonding through the infusion of music. It

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So many senseless deaths of children, teens, and now parents. Why does it take these tragic events to move men to protest, march, pray, and attempt to have a closer relationship to their children and families? Why are houses of worship not providing seminars directed to men and their children to help them communicate with each other? With churches on just about every street corner and some having

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The current focus on obesity in children and teens has society creating a national focus and governmental efforts to get parents informed about the physiological, emotional and psychological dangers of obesity in children and teens which transfers to adulthood. Prevailing understanding for the increase of obesity is two primary factors; first, children and teenagers are not eating the right kinds

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Calling All Fathers - Can We Talk??? Being a father is a magical and humbling event, fathers go through many transformations as we and our children age. The Gospel according to Matthew starting in Chapter One from verse one to sixteen reads who beget whom. These are men who beget children through out the chapters in the Bible in this chaper of scripture. In verse six of Chapter One, David who

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Is Your Child Sexting in Church and School?The invasiveness of 21st century handheld technology into churches is not limited to the pulpit, pews and choir stands, nor the classroom, lunchrooms, and bathrooms of our schools. Students are using their handheld devices for other reasons besides worshiping and studying. In recent years technology has invaded our places of worship and educational

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Don’t Get It Twisted Mother’s Day Is Every Day Especially When Mothers Day is GoneQuote"Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise: that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth." [Ephesians 6:2, 3 NKJV]Celebration of you “Mothers.”The meaning of Mother’s Day cannot really be clarified by fancy articulated words organized in a card, nor a floral

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“Growing Trends to Business and Social Networking”Social Stigmas of the PastWhen people talked about being in a social network there was this reaction of someone searching for a physical connection, talking about the social scene at one time brought a stigma that someone was looking for sex, potential mates, drugs or other socially challenging designs. When searching through magazines and

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What has happened to the Digital Divide?Many people are no longer confined to using other family member’s computers or sacrificing to purchase one. Computers are readily available at affordable prices with many models to choose from and the competition between AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) and Intel has lowered the cost of the microprocessor or brain of the computer to help make them cheaper. This

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Girls Inc. Second Annual Daddy Daughter DanceFathers represented their daughters in an awesome demonstration of unity and brotherhood at the recent Girls Inc. (www.girlsincjax.org) “The Daddy Daughter Golf Ball”. There are no qualms that the fathers in attendance made a significant and powerful impression on their daughters by taking time to dine, dance and display gentlemanly mannerisms that

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Commonality of Interest (Part 1)America Needs Black History Month1964 - 1984 - 2009“The strength of the United States is not the gold at Fort Knox orthe weapons of mass destruction that we have, but the sum totalof the education and the character of our people".Claiborne Pell (1918 - )The strength of Black History Month (BHM) is the opportunity for us of color to express their commonality and

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Dear Fathers,As another Valentines Day looms closer we as fathers should be determined to show the other lady or ladies in our life that we love them. Traditionally we display affection for our wives, girlfriends, mothers, grandmother, etc but what of the other important ladies in our life, our daughters. Daughters, a reflection of us and their mothers, she is just as special as her mother in our

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Don’t Get Distracted by Educational Budget Cuts and FCAT Assessment“ Get More Involved With Your Child’s Education”Additional budget cuts are coming for not only Duval County Public Schools, but school districts across the nation. Despite this looming travesty to children and educators alike, the quality of education does not have to weaken, what is required are parents being more involved and

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Community Service By Businesses,This holiday season I volunteered at the Clara White Mission in Jacksonville, Florida to help in serving food to the homeless. Businesses represented also were volunteering their employee’s time: PHH (a mortgage company) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield an (insurance company). I did not know what to expect from the facilities, the people or their clients (homeless),

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Acceptance of the Digital Divide by Minorities and the Ramifications of Technology Ingnorance. There is a mounting influx of digital technologies that are embedding themselves in the lifestyles of people in the Black community. One of these is the act of Blogging, Webster’s dictionary describes blogging as, “diary: a personal chronological log of thoughts published on a Web page“. African

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The Bar Has Be Raised for American Children By Our Future President"There are no excuses for growth in our children"As I sat there at 1:50 am on a Wednesday, November 5th morning still mentally trying to grasp the significance of the Tuesday, November 4th election results it dawned on me that our children/young people have no excuses for continuing to have saggin pants to portray some sort of

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An Inspirational Message To Father’s These are just some things that I have learned as a Christian man in my walk to getting closer to God. I understand that I'm a sinner, saved by grace and continuously loved by the Lord. That during the course of time we as men have a responsibility to perform and conduct our business in honor of Him. We will make mistakes, we will fall short, but we must

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Empowering Men to Actively Participate In Their Children’s EducationDads, stepfathers and fathers are being challenged more and more to visit their child(rens) school from elementary to high school, but what if they have never taken the opportunity to go to the school, how do they prepare for it? As crazy as it may seem, many dads have anxiety and apprehension about making the “visit”.It is not

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Schools have begun another academic year aimed at educating youth that attend their educational institutions across this country. This in of itself is a daunting task based on the number of schools that are servicing students in greater numbers. These numbers continue to increase each year as birth rates rise among our youth. This is enough to give pause to pray for those that are children

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Being a father is a magical and humbling event in a man’s life regardless of his age. Fathers go through many transformations as they age. The Gospel according to Matthew starting in Chapter One from verse one to sixteen reads who beget whom. These are men who beget children through out the chapters. In verse six of Chapter One, David who is King beget Solomon, but from an affair with Uria’s wife

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"What Black Men Are"Black men are ageless, ageless like the land that has been in existencelonger than any other land. The Motherland, the land that nurtured him and aided him to provide for his family. Enabling him to walk the land admiring her beauty and taking in her love. Ageless in his wisdom that even Socrates and Plato had to respect.Black men are athletic, an athletic talent honed from

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Fathers GuideMen in the position of a father or father figure will need a guide or “How To” book to help them navigate through life’s unexpected challenges when raising or mentoring children. Fatherhood requires wisdom, patience, a sense of humor, and a strong spirituality focused and rooted in God’s word. Many are willing to provide advice, but what kind of spiritual guidance is there for

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“Those who cut down good trees shall see never sign of blessing”(Tosefta, B'khorim II)Fathers, regardless of the ravages of divorce don’t stop being fathers to your children. Provide good roots for your children; your children are extensions of you and possess your attributes, behaviors and emotional nuances. They still need your guidance and love to grow into productive men and women.The process

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Ephesians 6:4 “And ye fathers, provokenot your children to wrath; but bringthem up in the nurture andadmonition of the Lord”.As a father having a 16 year old son, I find itchallenging to talk to him at times, to reallyhave a discussion about his week at school,home, his friends, his worries andconcerns. It is especially hard since heand his sister live an hour away withtheir mother and I see them

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A Tribute To My Brothers:“What Black Men Are”by William Jackson, M.Ed.william.Jackson@ewc.eduBlack men are ageless, ageless like the land that has been in existence longer than any other land. The Motherland, the land that nurturedhim and aided him to provide for his family. Allowing him to walk the land admiring her beauty and taking in her love. Ageless in his wisdom that even Socrates and

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