Rise Above the Mark
"The next great ambition in public education, Rise Above the Mark, aims to make the United States a world leader once again."
Originally released in 2012. Rise Above the Mark is a documentary film. directed by Jack Klink. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Coyote, Dr. Diane Ravitch, and Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond
Synopsis
The purpose of Rise Above the Mark, narrated by Peter Coyote, is to educate the general public about the “corporate takeover” of Indiana public schools and what parents, community members and educators can do to protect their local public schools. Legislators are calling the shots and putting public schools in an ever-shrinking box. WLCSC Board of School Trustees and Superintendent of Schools, Rocky Killion, want to secure resources and legislative relief necessary to achieve the school district’s mission of creating a world-class educational system for all children. The school district’s strategic plan will introduce a model of education that puts decision making back into the hands of local communities and public school teachers, rather than leaving it in the hands of legislators and ultimately lining the pockets of corporations.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Coyote
as Narrator
Dr. Diane Ravitch
as former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education and Education Historian
Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond
as Charles Ducommun Professor of Education, Stanford University
Dr. Marc Tucker
as President and CEO of the National Center on Education and the Economy
Dr. Pasi Sahlberg
as Director General of National Centre for International Mobility and Cooperation in the Ministry of Education in Helsinki, Finland
Jamie Vollmer
as Author, speaker and supporter of public schools
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- West Lafayette Schools Education Foundation
- Jack Klink Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rise Above the Mark about?
The purpose of Rise Above the Mark, narrated by Peter Coyote, is to educate the general public about the “corporate takeover” of Indiana public schools and what parents, community members and e...
Who directed Rise Above the Mark?
Rise Above the Mark was directed by Jack Klink.
How long is Rise Above the Mark?
Rise Above the Mark has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Rise Above the Mark released?
Rise Above the Mark was released on December 12, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rise Above the Mark?
The main cast of Rise Above the Mark includes Peter Coyote, Dr. Diane Ravitch, Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, Dr. Marc Tucker, Dr. Pasi Sahlberg.