Author Archives: Mike Bock

The Change We Need In Education Is Radical Transformation Of The Present System

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Mike Bock

Harvard economics professor, Edward Glaeser, writing in The Boston Globe, says that the key to achieving Obama’s education goal — “provide every child a world-class education” — is to drastically improve teacher quality. Glaeser says it’s simple: if we want … Continue reading →

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Boehner: Election Did Not Repudiate Conservatism, Republicans Must Return To Roots

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Mike Bock

John Boehner, Republican House Leader, writing in the Washington Post today, said “Some Democrats and pundits may want to read Tuesday’s results as a repudiation of conservatism … I don’t see it that way.” He said Democratic victories in the … Continue reading →

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Krugman: Regardless of $Trillion Deficit, Obama Must Be Bold And Enact A New New Deal

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Mike Bock

Paul Krugman, writing in today’s New York Times notes that President Elect Obama is receiving a lot of advice to think small, but Krugman is urging Obama to be bold and think big. He says, “Barack Obama shouldn’t listen to … Continue reading →

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