Born out of centuries of conflict and experimentation, America’s public school system is one of the nation’s most significant—but still unfinished—achievements. This four-part series, narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep, is a compelling odyssey that weaves archival footage, rare interviews, and on-site coverage into an unprecedented portrait of public education in America. 4-part series, 55 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : The Common School: 1770-1890 | As American as Public School: 1900-1950 | A Struggle for Educational Equality: 1950-1980 | The Bottom Line in Education: 1980 to the Present

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