Category Archives: Opinion

The Kettering School Board’s Biggest Challenge Is To Gain Public Support For Transformation

The time of a school board election is a time for a local community to evaluate their system of local public education. Two years ago, I heard a board candidate comment on the fact that his district had just received … Continue reading

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“What Is The Purpose, The Aim Of Public Education?” — Every School Board Candidate Should Answer

In on-going commentary, Dan and Duane have identified themselves as “New Earth” creationists, who believe the earth is 6000 old.  I called this view an anti-science, astonishing, view to hold in 2009.  Eric asks, “Do Dan and Duane’s kids need … Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News Takes Cheap Shot At Kettering Schools

The Dayton Daily News today weighed in on the big penalty given to Kettering Schools by Ohio’s Department of Education (ODE) in the latest State Report Card.  The spirit and substance of the DDN editorial is captured in its title, … Continue reading

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