The marvelous film, created by educators, “Rise Above the Mark,” will be shown at Mary Gage Peterson Elementary School, 5510 N. Christiana Ave, Chicago on Thursday May 29th at 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
Following each viewing there will be a panel discussion about the challenges raised and any action steps we can take. Please help us spread the word. Thank you!
“Rise Above the Mark” was made by public school educators in West Lafayette, Indiana. It includes interviews with experts from across the nation and shows the damage done by the corporate reform movement.
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Thanks, Diane! Rise Above the Mark will also be shown in Anderson, IN. Here are the details:
Wednesday May 28—Doug Martin, Justin Oakley, and Terri Austin panel discussion at pro-public education movie Rise Above the Mark, Anderson High School Auditorium, 4610 Madison Ave., Anderson, IN. Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie screening at 6:30 pm, and panel discussion at 7:45 pm. Doug Martin book signing from 6-7:45 pm.
Doug Martin,
I hope you will take the film to other states.
I want to see it! But I’m in the Seattle area. Is it available on DVD?
Pre-orders start in a week or so at http://riseabovethemark.com
Also want! How do we get copies and permission to screen it?
Sharon, google “Rise Above the Mark” and contact Rocky Killion.
Thanks Diane! In my excitement, I totally forgot to Google first, ask questions later!
The showing of ‘Rise Above the Mark’ in Anderson, Indiana is a presented by the Anderson Federation of Teachers Local 519 along with the Madison County Solidarity Council. We are very excited to host this event at Anderson High School!
Again, ‘Rise Above the Mark’ showing at Anderson High School in Anderson, Indiana on May 28 at 6:30, doors open at 6:00. The address is 4610 S. Madison Avenue. Sponsored by the Anderson Federation of Teachers Local 519 and the Madison County Solidarity Council. Spread the word! 🙂
“Corporate reform movement”–that is the phrase to use to really get the attention of much of the public who are still oblivious to what is really going on. One of the commenters wrote: “Follow the money.” Unfortunately, in our culture, blatant corruption or overkill usually dooms many a greed enterprise,upt values. The statistic cited nabout
About Texan Pearson expenditures, for example, should be the headlines of the New York Times!
It’s taking a while for the trailers to load and play. I suspect their site is being overwhelmed with watchers…at least I hope so! It’s great to see West Lafayette Schools doing this. My husband and I worked for Purdue prior to moving to the PNW in 2000 and the West Lafayette School district was where everyone wanted their children to attend. Good on ya W. Lafayette folks! I hope the School of Education at Purdue is also on board!
Diane,
I know this is off topic, but have you or any of your followers watched Kelly and Michael honoring teachers this week on their show?
It was absolutely wonderful! Each day they honored a special teacher. They showed clips of them at work, with comments from students, former students, parents, and coworkers. Also showed nice long interviews with the teachers themselves and clips of them at work.
It was beautiful to behold. Every one of the teachers were moved, some to tears, as they spoke of their students and their passion for helping kids.
NOT ONE WORD of test scores or grit or any of the other reformy foolishness. All about loving what they do and having great passion for teaching and helping kids. The comments about the teachers from students and parents were heartfelt and showed genuine respect for touching their lives and being inspirational in their lives.
THAT is what it is all about. Just think if others on TV would honor teachers like this. More people would see what it means to be a teacher, what it takes to be a teacher, and how teachers change their students lives. Of course teachers want their students to learn, that is what we are there for. But we are also there for so much more.
I am going to go online to their website and thank them for honoring teachers in the way they did. I hope others will do the same.
Four trailers for “Rise Above the Mark” on You Tube
https://www.youtube.com/user/riseabovethemark
The list did not include either NEA or AFT?
Thank you for posting our event!
Check out our website. http://riseabovethemark.com
Host a showing in your town. We will begin pre-orders of the documentary next week!