American Teacher

American Teacher

5.5 | 2011-05-03 | Documentary History

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.

Featured Crew

Vanessa Roth Director
Ninive Calegari Producer
Emily Davis Producer
Dave Eggers Producer
Vanessa Roth Producer
Thao Nguyen Music

Cast

Erik Benner
Erik Benner
Himself
Neil Cavuto
Neil Cavuto
Himself
Jamie Fidler
Jamie Fidler
Herself
Rhena Jasey
Rhena Jasey
Herself
Matt Damon
Matt Damon
Narrator (voice)

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