Analysis Of Waiting For Superman

Overview

The documentary Waiting for Superman, directed by Davis Guggenheim, examines public education in the United States, and highlights educators who strived for education reform. The film focused on DC, New York and Los Angeles Public Schools, and the struggle for parents to find the right school for their child in these school districts. The film also shared alarming statistical data on the U.S math and reading scores, the difference between public and charter schools and the cost of sending a child to private school versus the cost of an inmate in jail. Also, the film presents the issue of horrible teachers who have tenure. Waiting for Superman gives a face to public education in the U.S, and discusses the issues and possible solutions in closing the achievement gap of rich and poor students.

DC Public Schools/Michelle Rhee

The film shows how the DC Public School system (DCPS) is the worst school district in the U.S, with

His mother believes Francisco does not like school because he had so many bad teachers. Francisco is hoping to attend Harlem Success Academy. Bianca is from Harlem, New York, and attended a private school that cost $500.00 a month. Her mother is determined to have Bianca attend a school of good quality, but needs it to be free. Bianca is hoping to attend the Harlem Success Academy. Lastly, Emily is an eight grader from an affluent neighborhood, with a considerably good high school nearby. She does not want to attend her neighborhood school because it tracks their students, and she is not necessarily a high performing student, and she may be put on a lower track. Emily is hoping to attend Summit Preparatory Charter High School. Once, the lottery was completed Daisy, Francisco and Bianca were not accepted into their dream schools. Emily was accepted. Originally, Anthony was not accepted, but placed on the waitlist. Eventually, Anthony was accepted as