FILM: Race to Nowhere

[Ryan Goble]

I really want to see this, looks like a more provocative discussion film than Superman. Has anyone seen it already? First the trailer than the NYTimes video Op-Ed.




The official website - http://www.racetonowhere.com/

[Anne Gaspers]

We screened this film at our school this week.  I think every parent, student and educator in the U.S. needs to see this if only to see school from the perspective of the "other".  It was hard not to agree with and understand each person's perspective but also wonder where we begin systemic change: top-down (from university) or bottom-up (from preschool).  I had a lot of thoughts as I was watching it but I felt as though the most important piece was the discussion we held afterwards which included parents, teachers, students, community members and state representatives.  It definitely has made me reflect about what type of homework I give, how I communicate with students and what my reality as a teacher is.

[Ryan Goble]

It sounds like it was much more meaningful than WF Superman, yes?

[Bill Chapman]

There is also another new documentary that looks interesting, The Truth Behind Waiting for Superman.

 

http://www.waitingforsupermantruth.org/

[Ryan Goble]

Yeah, Bill I haven't seen this one yet but it is supposed to be great!

 

RRG:)