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An Essay on Harassment and Seeking Justice Jack Levine – 4Generations Institute jack@4gen.org Like many men, I'm horrified by the sexual harassment revelations now spreading through so many sectors - politics, entertainment, media, military, education, athletics and diverse workplaces from the corner store to corporate towers. While I realize that harassment is not gender-specific in all cases, and women in power have been accused as well, it is an overwhelming reality that men are the perpetrators of these vile offenses. My fellow males have to face the fact that our society has a "guy in power" problem that demands attention and action...at home and throughout our communities. We need to fight against all forms of discrimination and subjugation whether it be gender, racial, ethnic, religious or sexual orientation....and we must resolve to provide a better example for our children and grandchildren. Human trafficking, teen prostitution, cyber...

Where can you find the best teachers? By Jayne Ellspermann The best teachers are right in front of us! Several years ago, the school where I was principal was struggling to find teachers, especially in hard to fill positions like math, science, and special education.  We had a building full of bright students who we were doing a great job preparing for countless professions. Teaching was not one of them. Teachers are often the first profession students encounter and see in action.  When you ask students in elementary school what they want to be when they grow up many of them will tell you they want to be a teacher.  Years go by and those same students move on to different careers, often because we do such a great job in our schools of promoting other careers. Every day I saw potential teachers in our classrooms, and knew with a few changes we could create an outstanding teaching force with the students in our school.  There were things we nee...

Kirstie Gabaldon President-elect, Florida Association of School Administrators Assistant Principal, Creekside High School, St. Johns County  “Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into Benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation.” ~ John F. Kennedy  “I teach. What’s your superpower?” Anon. Visitors arriving at Creekside High School comment that the school feels like a college campus, or how happy everyone looks, or that the school feels like a positive place. What generates this atmosphere is not a well-placed palm tree or bench (although we have those), nor is it the tall rotunda, or shiny red paint. I would argue that what generates this atmosphere is confidence. At Creekside we have focused on developing opportunities for our 2,000 students to explore and discover what they are interested in, and where their talents may...