Author Archives: Mike Bock

Kettering’s New Levy Need, Teachers’ Pay Raise, Should Be Discussed As Part Of Board Election Campaign

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Mike Bock

My name is in the newspaper today, in an article entitled, “Kettering Undecided On School Levy Timing.” The article is in the “Neighbors” Section for Kettering and Oakwood and revisits comments made during DDN’s group interview with all five board … Continue reading →

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If Education Is Just About Producing Good Test Scores, Then $11,000 Per Year, Per Child, Is Too Much To Spend

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Mike Bock

An interesting article in Slate by Zephyr Teachout, predicts, “The web will dismember universities, just like newspapers,” and says, “Undergraduate education is on the verge of a radical reordering. Colleges, like newspapers, will be torn apart by new ways of … Continue reading →

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Kettering Board Candidates Will Make Video For Cable Viewing Today — To Be Questioned By LWV

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Mike Bock

At 11:00 AM today, I will meet with the other four candidates at the Miami Valley Cable Council (MVCC) on Alex Bell Rd to participate in a video taped discussion organized by the League of Women Voters. The video produced … Continue reading →