Jerald McNair: Congressman Danny Davis, thank you for a job well done September 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The consistency that U.S. Rep. Danny Davis has shown is more than noteworthy.
Jerald McNair: Does students’ use of AI spell the end for homework? July 2, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. While AI is widely available, it’s not being used as often as we think by students. At least not yet.
Jerald McNair: While schools are out, our youths need to continue to read June 16, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. For those students not attending summer school, it’s essential that caregivers designate times for their children to read, even on vacation.
Jerald McNair: This holiday season, let’s help our youths see the good in others and themselves December 20, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Let's be role models and believers in a more auspicious future for our youths.
Jerald McNair: Parents must be mindful of what they say about the election around kids November 12, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. The day after the presidential election, a student asked me: “Dr. McNair, is slavery coming back?” I was stunned by the question.
Jerald McNair: There has been a paradigm shift in how we respond to school shootings September 11, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Educators can’t anticipate nor demand that a parent not purchase weapons for their child.
Jerald McNair: To do their part for democracy, educators should avoid divisive rhetoric August 7, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. No matter what our political affiliation is, we educators owe it to our youths to rise above the fray.
Jerald McNair: What is fueling a disregard for the rules of the road? May 14, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Changing bad driving behavior means enforcing the laws and supporting law enforcement officers when they do.
Jerald McNair: What will Gen Z voters say in 2024 at polls? February 29, 2024 at 4:59 a.m. The youths I work with are aware of the issues and are thinking about them. It’s clear that we must take them seriously.
Jerald McNair: ‘Tis the season to be more neighborly. And doing so can transform communities. December 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. You rake your leaves and wake up the next morning only to see more on your lawn. You look to your neighbor's lawn and realize their leaves have found their...