"What percentage of students in New York will not graduate from high school in 4 years?"
This intriguing question and startling answer can be found on the website of the upcoming film "Waiting for Superman". The documentary examines the plight of America’s public-education system with focus on the failing No Child Left Behind Act. New York City students and parents have experienced 1st hand the mismanagement and ill-leadership of NYC Government & it's Board of Education. Budget cuts, scarce resources, school closings, and frustrated teachers, parents, and students are all results of the fall out with the City's Public Education system.
How are students expected to succeed under these conditions? Geoffrey Canada, Education Reformer, Social Activist, and CEO of The Harlem Children's Zone is highlighted in the film. He pledges to lead the fight in in saving our city students and schools.
Visit www.waitingforsuperman.com to view the trailer for what promises to be a compelling film and join the movement to help save New York City schools.
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