The C.L.B. Report
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‘Superman’, Can YOU Help Me Spread the Word About Education?
By now, a few weeks into this process, my readers are starting to get a clearer picture of what Cierre la Boca is all about.
Mainly, I don’t view the current state of schools through a single prism—because none of the issues actually exist in a vacuum. (It’s ALL connected!) I love to examine the full context of the issue(s).
I have this ‘crazy idea’ that somehow, someway, I can help people—of all stripes—become more interested in and more passionate about improving the educational system in America. It’s an “ideal” that I’m committed to and find virtuous enough to, as Geoffrey Canada candidly states, position myself and my views as a “threat to the status quo.”
But…no matter how much I believe this is my purpose in life, along the way, we all need a little help. This is where ‘Superman’ comes into the picture. He’s “Faster than a speeding bullet, More powerful than a locomotive, Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird…it’s a plane…no…it’s…”
My point is this: If Superman is indeed a true superhero AND he exists to protect the underdogs while fighting the injustices of the world AND he has an impressive resume’ of achieving results…well then, it must be worth my time and effort to seek out his assistance in this war to save America’s children. Sounds logical enough, right?
But, here’s the thing: No adults really believe in Superman. We all know that he’s simply one of the greatest mythical figures ever created. Despite our childhood fantasies about meeting Superman in person (or having him fly us around the world, fighting crime and saving people), he’s just…not…real.
What if he is though? And what if Superman actually CAN help me spread the word about the full context of education in America? Wouldn’t that be crazy?
And along comes….”Waiting for Superman”. Opening in theaters nationwide on September 24th, comes a new film that will “send shockwaves through the political debate on education” and “force the issue (education) for the November elections”.
What am I talking about? Davis Guggenheim, the director of ”An Inconvenient Truth”, will release his latest documentary about the poor state of public education in this country. The aptly titled, “Waiting for Superman”, denotes the anxiety that many adults and kids experience everyday, while waiting for the system to become more equitable, productive, and relevant.
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