Final Thoughts....Waiting for Superman

It seemed like most people featured in this movie were indeed just waiting for something better. These students are depending on it. Even those students who are very young knew what the outcome meant...success, or failure. This movie made me very sad, sad for the public, students, parents, teachers and those who do not have access to such wonderful programs as I did growing up. It is truly heartbreaking. Makes me wonder why aren't there more people like Geoffrey Canada? I will probably never forget this mans name. This movie reinforced my desire to become a teacher. There were many different possibilities introduced as far as what "the problem" is with our public schools. The blame was put upon the Teachers Union, the rules of the districts, states, and federal government, the teachers, and the location of the students. One main problem that I sided with that I will go on to write about in my 3rd paper is teacher proficiency. There are a certain kind of teachers that gathered at these innovative schools where the lottery's were held to determine the new students. These innovative teachers are there for different reasons than an average or below average teacher who is dependant on tenure. I am confused about how hard it can be for some citizens of this country. It is not localized only in New York or D.C, these problem schools or dropout factories are located all over the United States.