Category Archives: The Language Enrichment Program

Daily Bible Nugget #677, Job 23:10

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Jerry

The Nugget: Job 23:10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. My Comment: Job serves as an outstanding person of faith. He trusted God through all his troubles. … Continue reading →

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My Language Enrichment Program Still Works!

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Jerry

My Language Enrichment Program still works as an effective tool to improve anyone’s reading comprehension and inference skills. Search for it on Amazon under Jerome Smith The Language Enrichment Program and you will find it easily. In light of today’s … Continue reading →

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Boost the Impact of Your Outreach

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Jerry

I have noticed that very few individuals and churches are reaching out to their immediate neighborhood and community by helping both children and adults improve in reading. I was asked to devise and conduct such an outreach at a neighborhood … Continue reading →

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Education does not need to stop when schools close!

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Jerry

Concern about the corona virus (Covid-19) has prompted panic buying of toilet paper and the closing of schools. When I taught public school in Detroit, Michigan, there was often a shortage of toilet paper in the student lavatories. Part of … Continue reading →

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My Reading Crusade, Part 10

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Jerry

Probably the newspaper article about “Jerome Smith’s Reading Crusade” came out too soon, before the program could be reproduced for distribution. The article generated wide interest at the time. My school principal, Dr. Miller, said my work helps students, especially … Continue reading →

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My Reading Crusade, Part 9

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Jerry

After nearly five years off teaching, my doctor cleared me to return to teaching. I was assigned a position to teach English at Denby High School. I made some use of my already prepared teaching materials to supplement the regular … Continue reading →

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My Reading Crusade, Part 8

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Jerry

I saw the electronics teacher walking to school, and he must have seen much of what happened. The drafting teacher just pulled into the parking lot to park next to my car. Both teachers united to give chase to the … Continue reading →

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My Reading Crusade, Part 7

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Jerry

When the principal of Southeastern High School called me into his office and asked me if I would be willing to take a new position as Reading Specialist, I said “No.” Not long after, he called me to his office … Continue reading →

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My Reading Crusade, Part 6

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Jerry

Upon my return from Gainesville, Florida, I began teaching world history and American history at Southeastern High School. I was blessed to have a very kind and understanding department head, Mr. Bill Mercer. He brought me a box containing 8 … Continue reading →

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My Reading Crusade, Part 5

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Jerry

During the time I was developing and validating my reading program, various publishers of programmed instruction resources were entering contracts promising great success to schools who would use their materials. I noticed that most programs did not live up to … Continue reading →

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