Monthly Archives: August 2010

How Will Technology Impact Our Future?

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Mike Bock

A friend sent me a link to a great video showing a collage of amazing “luck”  –people barely miss disaster — with a great sound track by Judy Garland: “This Is My Lucky Day.” This is a you-tube video by … Continue reading →

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Kettering Schools’ Reduced Tax Request — From 6.9 Mills To 4.9 Mills — Shows “Change Of Philosophy”

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Mike Bock

Last May 4, Kettering voters rejected the 6.9 mill levy of additional operating revenue for Kettering Schools by 642 votes.  The tally showed 6573 votes (48%) in Favor and 7215 votes (52%) against. The Kettering School Board is now asking … Continue reading →

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To Bring Excellence To Public Education We Must First Engineer A Better System

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Mike Bock

On the cover of Frederick Hess’s new book “Education Unbound: The Promise and Practice of Greenfield Schooling,” is an open green field. Hess’s theme is that we must transform the system of education and that the first step is to … Continue reading →

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Justin Coussoule, Democratic Challenger To John Boehner: “Public Service Must Be Selfless Service”

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Mike Bock

Justin Coussoule, the Democrat challenging Republican Minority Leader, John Boehner, to represent Ohio’s 8th District, last Tuesday spoke to the Huber Heights Democratic Club at their annual picnic. Great food. Coussoule, 35 years old and a West Point grad, shows … Continue reading →

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MSNBC’s Ed Schultz: “John Boehner Is The Poster Child For The Out Of Touch, Elite Republican Party”

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Mike Bock

Ed Schultz, host of “The Ed Show” on MSNBC, in a recent show, spared no words in ridiculing Republican minority leader, John Boehner, saying Boehner is the “poster child for the out of touch, elite, Republican Party.” Shulz played the … Continue reading →

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To Gain Public Support For 4.9 Mills Of New Taxes, Kettering School Superintendent Should Explain How New Five Year Plan Cuts $19 Million

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Mike Bock

The following is an e-mail that I sent this morning to Dr. Jim Schoenlein, Superintendent of Kettering Schools.  In this e-mail I communicate three items:  1) I applaud Dr. Schoenlein for his bringing to public discussion the new book by … Continue reading →

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