M. Lucile Williams: An Educator that Keeps on Giving
By Geneva H. Westley
Some people say that teaching is a calling rather than a profession. For Mrs. M. Lucile Williams that is probably true. Mrs. Williams has spent over half a century educating students in this community. more
Dean Sybil Mobley "Confidence Leads to Competence"
By Dilcy H. Hogan
Dr. Sybil Mobley was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. She earned a master's in business administration from the prestigious Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia in 1961 and a PhD from the University of Illinois in 1963...more
At-Risk Students Can Succeed
By Ernest "Rock" Jones
Mr. Jones is a thirty-two year veteran educator in Leon County. The Jacksonville native overcame adversity and decided early in life that he wanted to succeed and set goals and used strategies to reach his dreams. However, he is quick to point out that role models and mentors played a vital role in his life. more
Parental Involvement & At-Risk Students Enrolled in Even Start Family Literacy Programs.
By Patty Ball Thomas, Ph.D. & Tony J. Manson, Ph.D.
There is presently a very dismal outlook for America's education system relative to the phenomenon of primary at-risk students and their academic achievement, classroom participation, homework completion, more
Some Keys To Rearing Academically Talented Children
By Zachary B. Ansley
The question about how to rear good students is often asked. Even though, in my opinion, the two answers to this question may not be difficult, they do require consistent work. more
Safety and your School Bus 2007-2008
By Art Pla, Director of Transportation
Going to the Bus Stop/Going Home from the Bus Stop, At the Bus Stop, Exiting the Bus, Don’t push and Parents, Be a Safety Example for your Children, Have a Plan. more
Who was R. Frank Nims?
By Robert Brantley
R. Frank Nims Middle School was established in 1960 as a junior high school. The school was named after the late Robert Frank Nims, former principal of the original Lincoln High School in Tallahassee. Nims was born into one of the few established Black families in Tallahassee. more
The Beginning of Education
By Marvin J. Henderson, Ph.D.
Associate Superintendent Leon County Schools
Recently, as I reflected on the all the things that have meant so much for my family and me over my life, I began to draw comparisons about times, families, and expectations then versus times, families, and expectations today. more
The Young Black Male Discovery Project
By Larry Thompson, Special Projects Coordinator, Leon County Schools
Thirty (30) young black males participated during the 2006-07 school year; young men with one or more grade retentions, FCAT scores below grade level expectation, behavior problems, and family or financial issues. more
What Shall We Say Then...?
By Cynthia G. Gaines, Varying Exceptionalities Teacher Gilchrist Elementary School 1984 Florida Teacher of The Year.
Thirty Learning is a natural and lifelong process. An education, then, is what we develop through this process. When we realize how important an education is to our very existence, more
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