
The Principal Story tells two stories, painting a dramatic portrait of the challenges facing America's public schools — and of the great difference a dedicated principal can make. Tresa Dunbar is a second-year principal at Chicago's Nash Elementary, where 98% of students come from low-income families; in Springfield, Illinois, Kerry Purcell has led Harvard Park Elementary, with similar demographics, for six years. Tod Lending (Omar & Pete, POV 2005) and David Mrazek followed both women over the course of a school year, discovering each one's unique styles yet similar passions. The Principal Story takes the viewer along for an emotional ride that reveals what effective educational leadership looks like in the 21st century. Broadcasting on PBS: September 15, 2009 Check local listings and more: www.pbs.org The Principal Story is a production of Nomadic Pictures with funding from The Wallace Foundation. Music in the film is by Philip Sheppard. To learn more about the principals, the schools and the national outreach campaign, visit: www.wallacefoundation.org POV Blog www.pbs.org Find out about local POV screening events around the country: www.amdoc.org Stay in touch and never miss another broadcast! Sign up for POV's email newsletter: www.pbs.org
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