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American teacher [videorecording] / produced and directed by Vanessa Roth ; produced by Ninive Calegari and Dave Eggers

Published
[United States] : First Run Features, [2012]
Copyright Date
©2011
Physical Description
1 videodisc (80 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Additional Creators
Roth, Vanessa, Calegari, Nínive Clements, Eggers, Dave, Damon, Matt, Moulthrop, Daniel, and First-Run Features (Firm)

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Language Note
In English with optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Contents
Teachers are the key -- A tough job -- Truth in numbers -- Leadership -- Family turmoil -- Leaving the profession -- Salary counts -- Where we stand.
Summary
See the stories of four teachers in different areas of the country, revealing the frustrating realities of today's teachers, the difficulty of attracting talented new educators, and why so many of our best teachers leave the profession altogether. Can we re-value teaching and turn it into a prestigious, financially attractive, and desirable profession? With almost half of American teachers leaving the field in the next ten years, now is the time to find out.
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Note
Originally produced in 2011.
Based on the book Teachers have it easy: The big sacrifices and small salaries of America's teachers by Daniel Moulthrop, Ninive Calegari and Dave Eggers.
Special features include outtakes and more interviews.
Creation/Production Credits Note
Editor, Brian McGinn ; music, Thao Nguyen ; narrator, Matt Damon.
Participant/Performer Note
Narrator: Matt Damon.
Technical Details
DVD, NTSC.
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