The Agenda for Education in a Democracy presents

                            "AMERICAN TEACHER"

                         Friday, October 28th, 5 - 8pm
                               University Hall 1070
                           Montclair State University

 

A Film Screening & Panel Discussion Open to the Entire Campus, MSUNER colleagues, and Community

 

Synopsis:

Oscar winner Matt Damon narrates this eye-opening look at the American education system, as viewed from the perspective of four dedicated teachers. Directed by Academy Award winner Vanessa Roth (The Third Monday in October) and produced by Dave Eggers (Away We Go), American Teacher aims to address the difficult questions about the broken public school system through honest dialogue with the people who strive to give our children a proper education. Every day, Jamie Fidler, Jonathan Dearman, Erik Benner, and Rhena Jasey each preside over a classroom full of children with unbound potential. But due to the fact that funds are in short supply and the hours can be grueling, it's a constant uphill battle. Perhaps even more troubling is the revelation that over three million American teachers will be eligible for retirement in the next decade, and that the current crop of college graduates are turning away from the profession in droves due to minuscule wages and a complete lack of prestige. Realizing that quality teachers are the key to a good education, Roth profiles four educators who have devoted their careers to the betterment of today's youth but recognize that the entire system could collapse at any moment.

 

Please note that the showing of this film does not constitute an endorsement of any idea or person in/or associated with the film by the Agenda for Education in a Democracy or any other part of the university. This film is being shown solely to provide information to the greater MSU community in a safe and comfortable setting. A panel representing a cross section of the community will lead a discussion following the conclusion of the film.

**No registration is required. There is no charge for the film screening and panel discussion.

Please note: For Clinical Faculty with current parking hangtags, free parking is available in the general lots. Parking is also available in the Red Hawk deck at an hourly rate and in the NJ Transit Deck for $3.00 per day (shuttle service to University Hall is available). For more information on parking fees please visit: http://www.montclair.edu/facilities/fs/taps/facilities.html#RHD