...services advocate at the LeeShore's emergency shelter. She said 12 percent of the children in the Peninsula's public school systems have been sexually assaulted by a boyfriend or girlfriend. In Kenai, domestic violence arrests have jumped from...

JUNEAU - The state's public school system needs more funding if goals like the 90 percent graduation rate set by the governor are to be met, the president of a major Alaska...

...Emmanuel and the national educational policies of Race to the Top. Having greatly benefited from our American public school system and the many dedicated teachers, administrators and parents, the GI bill, state universities and a life of learning...

...and if there is anything standing in the way, do things to mitigate that." Ross said he would love to see the public school system teach Dena'inaq' as much or more than any other languages taught, but locals need to believe it can happen...

...competitive sports programs has shown itself to be a big, fat mistake that we should undo. The hallmark of the public school system in America is the efficient delivery of essential skills to the masses. At the top of the essentials list must...

...voters know that, I've certainly sent that message out often. I am not trying to tear apart and remove the public school system. I do believe parents should have the option to choose where their child goes to school and I believe the state's...

...then you will agree that it is imperative that we have a strong public education system. HB 145 will fragment our public school system and, based on past experience, leave our low income students with a less than optimal education. It is fair...

Now Playing Synopsis: Oscar winner Matt Damon narrates this eye-opening look at the American education system, as viewed from the perspective of four dedicated teachers. Directed by Academy Award winner Vanessa Roth (The Third Monday in October) and produced by Dave Eggers (Away We Go), American Teacher aims to address the difficult questions about the broken public school system through honest dialogue with the people who strive to give our children a proper education. Every day, Jamie Fidler, Jonathan Dearman, Erik Benner, and Rhena Jasey each preside over a classroom full of children with unbound potential. But due to the fact that funds are in short supply and the hours can be grueling, it's a constant uphill battle. Perhaps even more troubling is the revelation that over three million American teachers will be eligible for retirement in the next decade, and that the current crop of college graduates are turning away from the profession in droves due to minuscule wages and a complete lack of prestige. Realizing that quality teachers are the key to a good education, Roth profiles four educators who have devoted their careers to the betterment of today's youth but recognize that the entire system could collapse at any moment. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: Matt Damon, Jonathan Dearman, Jamie Fidler, Rhena Jasey, Erik Benner Movie Details Play Trailer Movie Review

Opens Friday, Sep 30, 2011 Synopsis: Oscar winner Matt Damon narrates this eye-opening look at the American education system, as viewed from the perspective of four dedicated teachers. Directed by Academy Award winner Vanessa Roth (The Third Monday in October) and produced by Dave Eggers (Away We Go), American Teacher aims to address the difficult questions about the broken public school system through honest dialogue with the people who strive to give our children a proper education. Every day, Jamie Fidler, Jonathan Dearman, Erik Benner, and Rhena Jasey each preside over a classroom full of children with unbound potential. But due to the fact that funds are in short supply and the hours can be grueling, it's a constant uphill battle. Perhaps even more troubling is the revelation that over three million American teachers will be eligible for retirement in the next decade, and that the current crop of college graduates are turning away from the profession in droves due to minuscule wages and a complete lack of prestige. Realizing that quality teachers are the key to a good education, Roth profiles four educators who have devoted their careers to the betterment of today's youth but recognize that the entire system could collapse at any moment. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Movie Details Play Trailer Movie Review

...retired head custodian at Soldotna Elementary School. He and his wife, Yvonne, sent two children through the local public school system and now have two grandchildren in Soldotna schools. Dyson said he believes the school board is in need of a change...