Author Archives: Mike Bock

Let’s Frame the Question of “Achievement Gap” to Include All Schools and All Students

How a question or issue is framed is probably the most important aspect of creating useful dialogue. The way the National Issues Forum (NIF) frames the question of public education in its forum booklet, “Too Many Children Left Behind: How … Continue reading →

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Why You Are Not Entitled To Your Opinion

It’s an aggravating phrase — “you are entitled to your opinion” — often used to damper meaningful dialogue. President Bush used the phrase recently while being interviewed in the Middle East. The interviewer premised his question by asserting that the … Continue reading →

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What I Learned At the Grassroots Dayton Meeting

Interesting discussion at the Grassroots Dayton meeting last evening. The motto of Grassroots Dayton is “sowing the seeds of democracy.” The point I always return to is that democracy happens in community and the more authentic the community, the better … Continue reading →

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