Author Archives: Mike Bock

What Is The Education That Matters?

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Mike Bock

Senator Chris Dodd, at the Democratic Candidates’ Debate in Los Vegas last night, made the strongest affirmation of the importance of education of any of the candidates. Dodd identified education as “the most important issue,” and said, “Every other issue … Continue reading →

Posted in Local/Metro | 15 Comments

Strickland Should Use Charter Schools To Help Fulfill His Promise: “Reform and Renew the System of Education Itself”

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Mike Bock

Governor Ted Strickland, in his inaugural speech last January, made a big commitment to reform Ohio education. He said, “The goal of making our schools and colleges work cannot be achieved with simply more and more money. We must be … Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News Owes Democrats An Apology

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Mike Bock

After reading the big editorial in today’s Dayton Daily News — “Democrats gutted Dayton’s School Board” — I decided to write a letter to the editor as a response. I came to the end and found myself writing what seemed … Continue reading →