Author Archives: Mike Bock

Superintendent Urges Citizens To Protest “Unfair” Cut In State Revenue To Kettering Schools

In a letter to each Kettering resident, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jim Schoenlein, warns that if the state Budget Bill (HB 153) goes through in its present form, over the next two years Kettering will lose $5.5 million in revenue … Continue reading

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For Ohio’s School Superintendents, The Repeal Of SB-5 Creates A Classic Leadership Challenge

The coming statewide debate over repealing Ohio’s SB-5 will pose a classic challenge for school leadership. In 2030, I can imagine a Ph.D. candidate might be asked: Suppose it is 2011 and you are the Superintendent of Schools for a … Continue reading

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What Is The Educational System That Would Empower An Explosion Of Virtue?

My friend, John, who is my age, 63, recently told me that he could count only two and one-half accomplishments in his life. Waa. I prepared this graph as an encouragement. Based on the wishful idea that under ideal conditions … Continue reading

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