POV - Season 22 - Eps 11: The Principal Story

2009-09-1560 min⭐ 6.9/10

Two stories that paint 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.

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About POV

POV

Title: POV

First Air Date: 1988-07-05

Last Air Date: 2024-12-30

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 6.9/10 (from 11 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 39

Total Episodes: 501

Network: PBS

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Unknown

Synopsis

Since its 1988 premiere, this critically acclaimed documentary series has presented hundreds of films that put a human face on contemporary social issues by relating a compelling story in an intimate fashion. "POV" has won virtually every major film and broadcasting award available, including 38 Emmys, 22 Peabody Awards and three Oscars.

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