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American Teacher

Dir. Vanessa Roth·2011·1h 21m

As the debate over the state of America's public school system rages on, one thing everyone agrees on is the need for great teachers. Yet, while research proves that teachers are the most important school factor in a child's future success, America's teachers are so woefully underpaid that almost a third must divide their time between a second job in order to make a living. Chronicling the stories of four teachers in different areas of the country, American Teacher reveals the frustrating realities of today's educators, the difficulty of attracting talented new teachers, and why so many of our best teachers feel forced to leave the profession altogether. But this wake-up call to our system's failings also looks at possibilities for reform. Can we re-value teaching in the United States and turn it into a prestigious, financially attractive and competitive profession? With almost half of American teachers leaving the field in the next five years, now is the time to find out.

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American Teacher (2011)

Vanessa Roth

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1h 21m
Cross-source blend ~57/100

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United States of America

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5.7/10

9 votes

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57/100 blend

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Moderate-to-positive blended read — weighted ~57/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.

Cast

Erik Benner

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Neil Cavuto

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Johnathan Dearman

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Jamie Fidler

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Rhena Jasey

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Zeke Vanderhoek

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Matt Damon

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