American Teacher (2011)

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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Erik Benner
Erik Benner
as Himself
Neil Cavuto
Neil Cavuto
as Himself
Johnathan Dearman
Johnathan Dearman
as Himself
Jamie Fidler
Jamie Fidler
as Herself
Rhena Jasey
Rhena Jasey
as Herself
Zeke Vanderhoek
Zeke Vanderhoek
as Himself
Matt Damon
Matt Damon
as Narrator (voice)
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Vanessa Roth
Vanessa Roth
Director
Ninive Calegari
Ninive Calegari
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Thao Nguyen
Thao Nguyen
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Vanessa Roth
Vanessa Roth
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Dave Eggers
Dave Eggers
Producer
Emily Davis
Emily Davis
Producer
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