Monthly Archives: May 2011

Kettering’s New Teachers’ Contract Helps Save District $19.3 million Over Four Years — New Taxes Needed In 2013

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Mike Bock

Kettering teachers have agreed to a new three year contract that will result in big savings to the Kettering School District. These savings are shown in the new five year budget plan prepared by the Kettering School Treasurer, Steve Clark. … Continue reading →

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In Order To Reform Public Education, The First Task Is To See The Big Picture

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Mike Bock

On the desk of Steve Clark, Treasurer of Kettering Schools, are two crystal eagles, each citing a commendation. Top performing treasurers, like Mr. Clark, have eagle eyes for detail and an eagle perspective that soars high above and sees the … Continue reading →

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Humanity Is On A Wire — In The Future, Education Will Seek To Develop Character More Than Intellect

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Mike Bock

The documentary film, “Man on Wire,” tells about Philippe Petit’s 1974 stunning high wire walk between New York’s Twin Trade Towers.  Petit, and his accomplices, without the approval or knowledge of the authorities, managed to secure a wire between the … Continue reading →

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Schools Of The Future Will Center On Development Of Virtue, The Whole Person

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Mike Bock

About the death of Osama bin Laden, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said, “Justice has been served.” Hillary made a nice speech defending this scene of death and destruction. But, I think a blogger, Jimmy Spencer Jr., asks a question … Continue reading →

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