A Tale of Two Missions w/ Juan Williams (abridged)

"A Tale of Two Missions" -- a film by Juan Williams and Kyle Olson -- tells the story of competing cultures in American education through examples from Chicago.

While the fight for school choice rages across the nation, perhaps no better example exists than that of the Windy City. Traditional alliances are breaking down. Both political parties are pushing for education reform and expanded school choice. The status quo is under attack, because most reasonable people understand that thousands of Chicago students are trapped in failing schools.

But the education establishment, led by the radical Chicago Teachers Union, is not willing to give an inch to allow better choices for underserved students. And the union still has enough money, influence and legal standing to make reform efforts difficult to implement.

The film features the Noble Street College Prep charter school and the amazing results its teachers and leaders are delivering for students and parents of Chicago. It also exposes the entrenched educational establishment bent on stifling school choice options and preserving its monopoly on state education dollars.

Being released during National School Choice Week, the film runs approximately 35 minutes and is geared towards generating discussion about the role of our schools and what obstacles can be overcome when school culture is focused on student success rather than adult demands.

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[BondJames1961]

Is it by accident, or careful PR, that only supportive comments are posted? Rahm has a strangle hold on the media already. The charter schools are under-performing. He's using the charters as incentives for his political backers.

[eagfoundation]

@BondJames1961 Unlike the Chicago Teachers Union, we welcome all opinions.

[mzzzdee]

Thank you Juan for being on the panel at the Chicago National School Choice Week!

[SuperGregoryRoss]

Excellent video! I happily put this into my favorites.

[educationow]

And what is Noble's graduation rate?

COUNTING EVERY FRESHMAN THAT WALKS IN THE DOOR WHO GO ON TO GRADUATE

[Maymuna33]

Thank you for telling this story. I was the speaker @ the Charter Schools Day of Action. I am a parent of 3 charter school students and i feel that parents are being given misinformation about charter schools and its not fair to the kids or parents. Our children deserve the best education possible. So many kids in Chicago are being short changed due to adults argueing over money. Save the kids! Teach the Kids! Parents: step up and demand better. You have a choice! Charters Work. Thank you Juan!

[classicrocker79]

Thank you, Juan - for such a fantastic piece of reporting!!!!!!! And on such a controversial subject! I support school choice and you make a very compelling case! Thank you!!!!!!!

[themanda1991]

Thank you so much for your information about schools. School choice is such an important issue - the politicians and many teachers do not enroll their children in public schools - what does that tell you? We need choice - the system needs improvement and now.

[janshaw22]

... inherited a A dis-functional school system... And Arne Duncan the former head of the Chicago school system, now is the secretary of education in the USA.... Let's get rid of the department of education - it promotes more bureaucracy. Results are coming in charter school with less bureaucracy. 

[nrgrus]

These people are dressed the same AND will act the same. When did education start teaching socialism? Be the same..don't be leaders or independent thinkers! Scary.. so much a reminder of Hitlers youth. Easy..NO HAND OUTS!! Socialism is not an answer!! Good idea without the socialistic approach! But then..you have a public school system ..:/

[BondJames1961]

Chicago, wake up! Read nytimes.com/2012/01/15/us/a-li­fetime-of-close-ties... Rahm is using and abusing our most vulnerable citizens for his politics of displacement. Don't be sheep. You must know that charter school teachers are less qualified, have a terrible turn-over rate, and are not producing decent "scores," let alone strong thinkers. Rahm's use of charters is just dodging his responsibility and enriching his campaign buddies. CPS parent, CPS teacher, CTU member. Bond, James Bond.

[gperry47]

Thank you Juan, it was a pleasure listening to you and Dick Morris discussing both of your views about competition for schools,merit pay,virtual schooling and vouchers. My wife and I  liked what you said about "Keep your eye on the prize". Hope you and Dick enjoyed your visit to Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton...Please come back soon...As for Mr. Morris, we know he likes "wintering" down here and he's always welcome. Thanks also to Slade OBrien from Americans for Prosperity+ the Hilton.