Many would agree that there is a problem with the education system in America. Waiting for Superman is a documentary written by Davis Guggenheim and Billy Kimball that presents a few of the issues in the education system. The writers traveled around the United States speaking to people involved in the education system about some of the big issues. One issue that the writers present, is how the tenure, which many times is required because of contracts with the teacher’s unions, causes a lot of difficulty
The documentary Waiting for Superman discusses and dissects some major issues within America’s failing educational system. It does not, however, cover or even mention many societal issues that relate to the topic. Although the film does cover many major aspects of society in relation to the failing educational system, it does not manage to thoroughly analyze many issues such as social class (P.520), credentialism (P.513), and meritocracy (P.514). While the issue of socio-economic status (P.520)
be made in the school system. In both the essay, The Sanctuary of School, by Lynda Barry, and the movie, Waiting for Superman, the topic of how to improve the educational system and school environment is discussed. For example, in the movie, Waiting for Superman, it talks about how failing schools result in failing neighborhoods. This affects the people of the neighborhood
Clear the Clutter! -Shruti.K.N People wrongly believe that being simple is taking the easiest way out. Little do we realize that the very act of choosing to be simple requires courage and mental strength. Many of us go through tough phases in life and mine was no different. But I decided to keep it simple and face it when it faced me. That simple belief helped me move forward with confidence. Whenever a situation left me in a quandary, I learnt to learn it the hard way. Simply put, I believe that