"American Teacher" (special screening)

American Teacher chronicles four urban and rural teachers, following them as they reach career milestones, telling the deeper story of the profession in America asking, Can I afford to continue to teach? Directed by Academy Award-winning Vanessa Roth; produced by 826 National's Nínive Calegari and best-selling author Dave Eggers.

KPFK 90.7 FM PRESENTS A SPECIAL SCREENING

A definitive look at the state of teaching in America that offers a solution to the education crisis. Narrated by Matt Damon. Followed by a panel discussion with KPFK host Margaret Prescod and guests, including film makers and teachers featured in the movie.

• AMC Loews Broadway 4
• 1441 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
• Saturday, October 1, 2011 11:00 am
• Donation for a pair of tickets: $75 [order here]
• Single ticket: $50 [order here]
• Click [here] for more info

" 'American Teacher' raises important questions about America's teachers. It should spark a much-needed conversation."
- Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Who needs educating? Not US (video)

(robertreich.org)

"If you think education is expensive...try ignorance."

The Public Video Project presents Prof. Robert Reich, former US Secretary of Labor, on why the US needs to save its schools NOW. The US financial sector has been "bailed out" while the crisis in education worsens. But human capital is more important to the long term health of America than capital markets. Never mind. Who needs educating?

Making a Case Against Unsustainable Debt

Truth about the economy in 2 mins, 15 secs

ROBERT REICH is Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley. He has served in three national administrations, most recently as Secretary of Labor under Pres. Bill Clinton. He has written 13 books, including The Work of Nations, Locked in the Cabinet, Supercapitalism, and his most recent, Aftershock. His "Marketplace" commentaries can be found on publicradio.com and iTunes.

• DEBT: The First 5,000 Years (David Graeber)