This week we are studying the state’s role in education. It was just a coincidence that I happened to be in New Jersey while researching this topic. As I opened up the Sunday paper I saw that starting next weekend, in selected theaters, the movie The Cartel will be shown. This movie has already been screened at a number of film festivals in New Jersey and Philadelphia. This documentary takes a hard look at the relation between educational spending and the achievement of the students throughout the Garden State. You can visit the website for the film at www.thecartelmovie.com
The website contains a number of clips from the movie that are hosted by YouTube. I have attached the link to the trailer here.
I realize it will probably be some time before I get to see the full movie, but as a former New Jersey teacher, I am very interested to see the film. One group that I know will be portrayed in a negative light will be the teacher unions. After viewing the trailer, however, I have a feeling that there won’t be many groups that will emerge unscathed.
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Can I say I visit this blog so I can check out the title? Not that your blogs aren't insightful and thought provoking, but I gotta say, I love the titles!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about this move Kerry; thanks for sharing. Seems there are other such projects on the way...
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JB
Thanks for sharing this video. It made me excited about school finance.
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