New Jersey has 15 school districts for every 35,000 students, illustrating the administrative inefficiency in its public education system.
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New Jersey has 15 school districts for every 35,000 students, illustrating the administrative inefficiency in its public education system.
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Synopsis
Bob Bowdon interviews New Jersey State Education Commissioner Lucille Davy and other education advocates in "The Cartel," a documentary that critiques the public school system in the United States. The film focuses on New Jersey, which has the highest per-student education spending in the country, yet struggles with administrative waste and inefficiency. Bowdon argues that teachers' unions create barriers to reform, while advocating for school vouchers and charter schools as potential solutions. The film debuted at the Hoboken International Film Festival on May 30, 2009.
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Why Watch
- See interviews with education leaders like Lucille Davy.
- Find out why New Jersey's education system is considered inefficient.
- Meet advocates for school vouchers and charter schools.
Did You Know
- New Jersey has 15 school districts for every 35,000 students, while Maryland has 1.
- The Cartel premiered at the Hoboken International Film Festival on May 30, 2009.
- Bob Bowdon spent two years making The Cartel after leaving Bloomberg Television.
- Governor Chris Christie stated the film helped shape his education policy ideas.
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Who directed The Cartel?
Bob Bowdon directed The Cartel.
When did The Cartel premiere?
The Cartel premiered at the Hoboken International Film Festival on May 30, 2009.
What is the main focus of The Cartel?
The Cartel focuses on the failures of public education in the United States, particularly in New Jersey.
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