Author Archives: Mike Bock

Great Teachers — Through Their Behaviors And Attitudes — Serve As Good Role Models

In response to yesterday’s post, “The Dumbing Down Of What It Means To Be A Great Teacher,” Vic responded by asking, “What is your definition of a ‘great’ teacher, or an ‘excellent School,’ and to what degree should that definition … Continue reading

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The Dumbing Down Of What It Means To Be A “Great Teacher” — Will Lead To Machines Replacing Teachers

There’s a lot in the news about the importance of teacher quality, a lot of talk about the need for “great teachers.” The Obama administration stimulated the discussion about “great teachers” in its “Race To The Top” competition. States were … Continue reading

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In 2011, The Question Progressives Must Answer: How Do We Vitalize Our Democracy?

I recently saw a great movie, “The Duchess,” set in 1770 aristocratic England — where everyone understood that the actions of a whole society were centered on the goal of benefiting the aristocracy. It comes as a shock to realize … Continue reading

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