Author Archives: Mike Bock

Public Education Needs A New Direction

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Mike Bock

In this short presentation to the South of Dayton Democratic Club, I analyze the Dayton Daily News opinion article written by Kevin Kelly, the Dean of the University of Dayton’s School of Education and Frank DePalma, the retired Superintendent of … Continue reading →

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Great Year To Grow Dahlias In Kettering, Ohio

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Mike Bock

This is a collection of photos that I started taking in late August and continued to take, off and on, until now. A dahlia is an inspiring flower — a lot of work, but offering a big pay-off in its … Continue reading →

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Put Away The Duct Tape, Public Education Needs To Be Rebuilt — Guided By New Principles

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Mike Bock

When Ohio’s new A-F school grading system is implemented in 2015, most schools will get a lower grade than what they get in the current system. Area educational leaders Kevin Kelly and Frank DePalma defend the new system, and in … Continue reading →