Author Archives: Mike Bock

Conservative “Think Tank” Predicts And Welcomes A Future Where Teaching Machines Dominate Public Education

Last year, 2010, the Hoover Institution, a conservative “think tank,” challenged its members to think twenty years ahead, and to imagine public education in the year 2030. They responded with a number of videos. According to Hoover, “The changes outlined … Continue reading

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

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

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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