Author Archives: Mike Bock

Interesting article in Common Dreams, “This Oil Ride,” by Linh Dinh, gives a quick history of oil, ala, British Petroleum. Of the disaster in the gulf, Dinh writes, “The raped earth spewing what we’ve been demanding so relentlessly for over … Continue reading →

In a new essay, John Goodlad writes, “Surely the formulation of standards for schooling makes no sense until we agree on a mission for schooling.” Goodlad is 90 years old this year. The author of over 30 books, he is … Continue reading →

Wow. The Kettering School Establishment has conducted an impressive and expensive campaign to gain votes for the 6.9 mill school levy that is on tomorrow’s May 4 ballot here in Kettering. I’m amazed that, over the last few weeks, I’ve … Continue reading →