Category Archives: Special Reports

Kettering Schools’ Reduced Tax Request — From 6.9 Mills To 4.9 Mills — Shows “Change Of Philosophy”

Last May 4, Kettering voters rejected the 6.9 mill levy of additional operating revenue for Kettering Schools by 642 votes.  The tally showed 6573 votes (48%) in Favor and 7215 votes (52%) against. The Kettering School Board is now asking … Continue reading

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To Bring Excellence To Public Education We Must First Engineer A Better System

On the cover of Frederick Hess’s new book “Education Unbound: The Promise and Practice of Greenfield Schooling,” is an open green field. Hess’s theme is that we must transform the system of education and that the first step is to … Continue reading

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Justin Coussoule, Democratic Challenger To John Boehner: “Public Service Must Be Selfless Service”

Justin Coussoule, the Democrat challenging Republican Minority Leader, John Boehner, to represent Ohio’s 8th District, last Tuesday spoke to the Huber Heights Democratic Club at their annual picnic. Great food. Coussoule, 35 years old and a West Point grad, shows … Continue reading

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