American Teacher

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Erik Benner

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Neil Cavuto

Himself

Age : 65 | Popularity : 3%

Johnathan Dearman

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Jamie Fidler

Herself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Rhena Jasey

Herself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Zeke Vanderhoek

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Matt Damon

Narrator (voice)

Age : 53 | Popularity : 53%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Dave Eggers Vanessa Roth Ninive Calegari Emily Davis
Directing	Director	Vanessa Roth
Sound	Music	Thao Nguyen
Department	Role	Name

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