A documentary short film
Every voter was once a student.
Which is why what happens in public schools shapes our democracy.
WATCH THE TRAILER
“Put most simply, the future of our country will be determined by our schools. That's the thing people don't realize.”
PEDRO NOGUERA
Dean, USC Rossier School of Education
What happens in schools doesn't stay in schools.
A classroom is where a person first disagrees with someone and keeps listening. Where they meet a history that is not their own. Where they learn to tell the difference between what is true and what is convenient.
Nearly 9 in 10 students in grades k-12 attend a public school. That's 49 million kids.*
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024
Pay attention
Know what's happening in your local schools.
What can you do?
Engage
Show up. Ask questions. Join the conversation.
Support
Give your time, voice or resources to public education.
Vote
Know where candidates stand on public education.
Host a screening
Hosting is free. Register below and we'll email you the film link and everything you need to run a screening, in person or online.
Screening Guide
How to set up and play the film, a run of show, five discussion questions, and how to help your audience know what to do next.
So, What Happens Next?
A one page handout for your audience, offering actions that range from thinking and talking about the film to showing up and voting.