Thursday, October 07, 2010

'Waiting for Superman' sparks protests from teachers union

McClatchy reports:
A documentary aiming to inspire Americans to address issues in public education has also created a bitter dispute between those who call themselves education reformers and many teachers and their union representatives.

Protests have erupted across the country at theaters showing the movie "Waiting for 'Superman.' " Members of the Sacramento City Teachers Association are planning a protest at Century Theatres on Ethan Way when the movie opens to the public Friday.

A group of 15 SCTA teachers protested outside a private screening over the weekend.

"There is a push back brewing," said Lori Jablonski, an SCTA representative.

I guess the teachers aren't too busy grading papers to demonstrate a movie.