Jerald McNair: What is fueling a disregard for the rules of the road?
Changing bad driving behavior means enforcing the laws and supporting law enforcement officers when they do.
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Jerald McNair: What will Gen Z voters say in 2024 at polls?
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.
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...
Jerald McNair: Teaching cursive handwriting may better prepare our youths for the labor force
Most of us have heard the phrase: "You write like a doctor." That means an individual's penmanship is so sloppy that it's difficult to read. Doctors have a reputation for...
Jerald McNair: School bus drivers keep our kids safe. Showing them respect could help improve the shortage.
How many of us have seen a school bus come to a stop and activate its warning lights and stop arm, and yet a driver proceeds to pass the bus...
Jerald McNair: Many schools face a teacher shortage. How did teaching become an unattractive occupation?
The beginning of the school year is approaching, and many administrators, including me, are asking the same question: Where are the teachers? School districts around the country are grappling with...
Jerald McNair: This July Fourth, let’s make sure our youths understand the preciousness of freedom
As July Fourth approaches, communities will put on parades, fireworks and other events for residents and others to enjoy. While we salute the day, the meaning behind these celebrations is...
Jerald McNair: Slaying of Officer Aréanah Preston underscores the need to humanize the police
The killing this month of young Chicago police Officer Aréanah Preston left many of us feeling numb and quite angry. As we as a nation and a metropolitan area go...
Jerald McNair: As summer approaches, how do we chart a new course for our kids and prevent violence?
Is there a generational disconnect when it comes to disciplining our children? I am from Generation X, whose members were born from 1965 to 1980. We were admonished by parents,...
Jerald McNair: We don’t want to incarcerate youth. Let’s work together on policies to protect them.
According to recent news, three 13-year-old boys allegedly stole a car and crashed into another vehicle, killing a 71-year-old man in Robbins. His name was Donald Carter Sr. The teens...