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WATCH: Piers Morgan Mocks Director Of Obama Movie

Posted 05.09.2012

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Piers Morgan was agog on Thursday when filmmaker Davis Guggenheim told him that he could not find a single thing wrong with President Obama. Guggen...

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Romney Mocks Obama 'Infomercial'

Posted 03.09.2012

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Mitt Romney mocked the director of a documentary released by President Barack Obama's re-election campaign this week. Calling the film, which has a...

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Obama Film Portrays Determined President

AP | KEN THOMAS | Posted 05.08.2012

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WASHINGTON — An upcoming documentary released by President Barack Obama's re-election campaign seeks to portray the president as a determined fi...

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Trailer Released For Tom Hanks-Narrated Pro-Obama Film

The Huffington Post | Sam Stein | Posted 03.09.2012

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The Obama campaign on Thursday morning released the trailer for the 17-minute-long infomercial/biopic that it will unveil later this month. The tra...

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Obama Campaign To Release Documentary

AP | KEN THOMAS | Posted 05.07.2012

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's re-election campaign plans to release a 17-minute documentary next week about his first term in office. C...

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Obama Campaign Has Made A 17-Minute Movie

The Huffington Post | Sam Stein | Posted 03.07.2012

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It pays to have friends in the movie business. On a conference call Wednesday, top officials with the Obama campaign announced that they would be ...

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An Easy Way to Help Our Teachers and Our Kids x 2

Davis Guggenheim | Posted 01.15.2012

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Davis Guggenheim

For a lot of us, the crisis in our nation's schools feels overwhelming and the problems too big for any one person to make a difference. But the other night it didn't feel that way. Here's why.

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With Fierce Dedication To Their Art

George Heymont | Posted 12.16.2011

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George Heymont

In the past year Americans have witnessed a new phenomenon that astounds and profoundly revolts me: the degradation and demonization of the teaching p...

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New York City Ronin Teacher

Marc Epstein | Posted 11.02.2011

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Marc Epstein

About six weeks ago I received a letter informing me that I was now a member of the Absent Teacher Reserve pool of the New York City Department of Edu...

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NYC Teachers Counter 'Waiting For Superman' With Film Of Their Own

HuffingtonPost.com | Joy Resmovits | Posted 07.24.2011

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What did "Waiting For 'Superman'" get wrong? A grassroots group of parents and teachers pokes big holes in last year's blockbuster documentary abo...

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Movie Night: Thousands Host 'Waiting For Superman' House Parties

Posted 05.25.2011

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UPDATE: Since this story was first posted, it has been clarified that there is no charge to order the party kit online. The article has been updated t...

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'Superman' Snub: Should The Documentary Have Been Nominated For The Oscars?

Richard Whitmire | Posted 05.25.2011

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Richard Whitmire

My advice to those cheering Guggenheim's comeuppance: Sip your victory drinks quickly, because your heady celebration lacks legs.

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What Oscar Noms Got Right

Marshall Fine | Posted 05.25.2011

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Marshall Fine

The Oscars come around so late in the process that it's like electing a prom queen... after the seniors have graduated and moved away to college.

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WATCH: John Legend And Davis Guggenheim Discuss 'Waiting For Superman'

Posted 05.25.2011

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John Legend and filmmaker Davis Guggenheim appeared on KTLA's Morning Show today to discuss their collaboration on the film "Waiting For Superman", wh...

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End of the Year Summary and Predictions for 2011

Joel Shatzky | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joel Shatzky

And now, what you all have been waiting for: My "wish list" predictions for Education in 2011.

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Superman As A Public School Teacher

Brock Cohen | Posted 05.25.2011

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Brock Cohen

Superman's voice is barely audible above the din. The most omnipotent superhero in the universe is rapidly losing control of his class.

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Geoffrey Canada Leads the Charge

Jacqueline Edelberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jacqueline Edelberg

If we're going to see school reform, real school reform, we're going to need to start asking tough questions and demanding serious answers. Kudos to Mr. Canada for leading the charge.

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Why the Fortune 500 Needs to Rethink the Value of Educating Employees

Judah Schiller | Posted 05.25.2011

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Judah Schiller

Now more than ever, there exists a clear confluence of the human desire to be empowered with education and the urgent need for Fortune 500 companies t...

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Who Needs Superman?

Morgan Pehme | Posted 05.25.2011

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Morgan Pehme

Anyone who feels inconsolable about the future of America's public school system should visit the headquarters of City Year New York for a bit of cheering up.

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Teachers: Tell Me What You Think

Davis Guggenheim | Posted 05.25.2011

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Davis Guggenheim

This film has sparked a lot of conversation, debate and even some disagreement. And that's exactly what we were hoping for. See the film for yourself and then tell me what you think.

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HuffPost Review: Cool It

Marshall Fine | Posted 05.25.2011

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Marshall Fine

The problem with Bjorn Lomborg's approach and the whole Cool It ethos is that it only adds fuel to the ridiculous argument that, in fact, global warming is not a problem.

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Debunking the Fairy Tale of School Reform

Brock Cohen | Posted 05.25.2011

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Brock Cohen

Recently, I attempted to unpack the media-augmented narrative -- and national hot button issue du jour -- of public education reform within the context of a fairy tale.

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Mike Johnston Named One Of Nation's Most Powerful Educators By Davis Guggenheim

Posted 05.25.2011

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Colorado State Senator Mike Johnston was mentioned by 'Waiting for Superman' director Davis Guggenheim as one of the seven most influential educators ...

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Inside the Classroom and Mind of a Great Teacher

Kathy Baron | Posted 05.25.2011

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Kathy Baron

I'm beginning to agree with traditionalists who argue that education should go back to the old days.

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'Discussion' About Ed Reform is Just like a Political Ad... Maybe Worse

Brian Crosby | Posted 05.25.2011

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Brian Crosby

The current blitz about ed reform just might give political ads some competition when it comes to shallowness.

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