A 50-state tour followed the film's premiere, screening it for learning communities across the country to discuss educational reform.
“Our school system was designed in 1893.”
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A 50-state tour followed the film's premiere, screening it for learning communities across the country to discuss educational reform.
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Synopsis
Students at High Tech High in San Diego participate in a hands-on learning environment that contrasts with traditional educational models. Over the course of a year, the film follows two groups of ninth graders as they engage in project-based learning. Produced by Ted Dintersmith and directed by Greg Whiteley, the 2015 documentary examines current educational practices and questions the effectiveness of a century-old school system designed for the industrial age.
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Why Watch
- Meet students at High Tech High in San Diego.
- Find out about the 50-state tour by Ted Dintersmith.
- See critiques of the traditional education model.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 2015 and directed by Greg Whiteley.
- High Tech High is located in San Diego, California.
- Ted Dintersmith took the film on a 50-state tour after its premiere.
- The film claims American education has not changed in over a century.
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Who produced the documentary Most Likely to Succeed?
Most Likely to Succeed was produced by Ted Dintersmith and Tony Wagner.
What is the main theme of Most Likely to Succeed?
A central theme of the film is the need for disruption in American education, which the producers argue has not changed in more than a century.
When was Most Likely to Succeed made available on streaming platforms?
Most Likely to Succeed was made available on numerous streaming platforms in July 2019.
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