Browse Items (11 total)

This article discusses the differences between two different documentaries about two different countries (Kenya and the US). "A small act' follows the life of a young man, Chris Mburu and the road to his success, while 'Waiting for Superman'…

This book provides an explanation as to how to answer questions regarding failing public school education and the steps that need to be taken to prevent further subsidence. The authors argue that there has yet to be an urban public school that has…

This article presents arguments that are relative to the comparison between charter and public schools. The author states that although charter schools are projected to supply students with a far better education, in reality they are no better and…

The author discusses alternatives to promoting a better education system in America. One of the many options includes relating teacher evaluations to their performance rather than abiding to the tenure rule. Restrictions limit the amount of power…

Discusses the apparent differences between America's low educational statistics and high dropout rate when compared to other countries. This article also gives a brief summary of what the documentary is about.

This comprehensive review provides an overall summary of the film as well as in depth critiques from the author, Stephen Holden, of the New York Times.

This document depicts that teachers are the problem not money. Jobs are protected by powerful unions which limit government intervention and can cause an uproar in the public school education system community. Those willing to fight against the…

Link to the guide is posted above.

This still represents a scene towards the end of the documentary where one of the children we follow throughout the movie becomes one of many unlucky students to miss out on a chance to have a charter school education.

This still is the beginning of an interview with Geoffrey Canada, "our modern-day superman", as he looks for answers to create a better environment for public school students.