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THE NEW WAY TO LOOK AT EDUCATION

SMW, January 26, 2010 8:14 AM

With The Third Major Movie We've Announced This Week (!) In Education,
Are We Seeing A Revolution Afoot?
This Must-See Flick Hits "The System" Hard.

The Lottery refers to the method of how kids are selected to charter schools
similar to "waiting to win the Lotto" as mentioned in this trailer.
Link to movie website here for ways to help.

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