Actress Carey Mulligan (Doctor Who, Pride & Prejudice) is this year's unofficial Miss Sundance, in both An Education and The Greatest at Sundance 2009. The charming Brit spoke about her roles. (Produced by Darren Ewing and Kim mcdaniel of The Salt Lake Tribune.)
a short film Disney released during World War 2 I believe as anti-Nazi propaganda. I didn't edit it at all, and got it from a history teacher at school. Enjoy.
This video presents a positive view of progressive education although it begins with a parent complaining that children are not learning the fundamentals. Various educators are seen including famed John Dewey. One skeptic asserts that ideas similar to progressive education caused a collapse of the ancient Greek civilization. Current debates about educational techniques in many respects seem similar to what was occurring in the 1940s.
Schoolchildren are at it again, ditching school, busting out tricks on their bikes, and serving up some large-scale pranks to the world. These kids may not be taking notes, but they know how to take control and make themselves heard -- especially when it comes to saving the planet.
