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Victory despite tragedy

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Jerry

  It was on this date back in March 13, 1986, on a Thursday morning at 7:15 am, when I was shot in the back of my head at point-blank range in the teachers’ back parking lot of Southeastern High … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #928, Psalm 34:13

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Jerry

  The Nugget: Psa 34:13  Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. (KJV) Psa 34:13  My counsel is, keep thy tongue clear of harm, and thy lips free from every treacherous word. (Knox translation) Psa 34:13 Keep … Continue reading →

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Which is more effective, the Department of Education or The Language Enrichment Program?

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Jerry

I participated in a discussion thread earlier this week about the need for the Federal Department of Education. I said: While I was teaching in Detroit I encountered daily students who could not read anywhere near their grade level. That, … Continue reading →

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The Bible Text has not been Corrupted

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Jerry

  The Texts: Psalm 119:89  LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. (KJV) Psalm 119:89  O LORD, your word is established in heaven forever. (GW, God’s Word translation) Isaiah 40:8  The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: … Continue reading →

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“If you think reading is boring, you’re doing it wrong.”

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Jerry

  I read an interesting meme on Facebook that said “If you think reading is boring, you’re doing it wrong.” I wrote a cure for that problem that has helped many people. My cure is titled “The Language Enrichment Program.” … 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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