Early Learning
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary attempts to show that all children can learn to much higher levels than previously believed, if their schools challenge and support them intellectually. After a year-long investigation which studied thousands of children in dozens of schools across the country, the study reveals that mos
Cast & Crew
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John Merrow
Host
Sam Stringfield
Interviewee
Daniel J Bernstein
Producer
Daniel J Bernstein
Editor
John Merrow
Executive Producer
James Spahr
Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Merrow Report (09/06/96), The
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Learning Matters
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Documentary attempts to show that all children can learn to much higher levels than previously believed, if their schools challenge and support them intellectually. After a year-long investigation which studied thousands of children in dozens of schools across the country, the study reveals that most children are capable of reaching academic levels now achieved by only 15 percent of students. Follows first, second and third graders through a year at four public schools that claim to guarantee success for all children.
Film Details
Also Known As
Merrow Report (09/06/96), The
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Learning Matters
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
