Author Archives: Mike Bock

You May Say I’m A Dreamer, But I’m Not The Only One

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Mike Bock

Happy Birthday, John Lennon.

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Strengthening Local Control Of Public Education Is Key To Achieving The Transformation That Is Needed

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Mike Bock

In response to my post, “The Best Hope For Public Education Is That Communities Vitalize Democracy And Exercise Local Control,” Dr. Ruddick commented that nations who demonstrate more success in education than the United States have less local control, not … Continue reading →

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Kettering Superintendent’s Claim About Teachers Paying More For Health Insurance Is Misleading

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Mike Bock

Kettering is seeking approval for a 4.9 mill school tax levy in this November’s election. A big part of School Superintendent Jim Schoenlein’s pitch to voters, urging support for the levy, is that teachers have agreed to a one year … Continue reading →