Waiting for "Superman" is a powerful and courageous film. It shows that great schools come from great teachers. And it exposes the forces that deny children more of both. Watch the trailer: 

Sign a petition to tell your state and federal officials that you are Done Waiting!

Many problems plague our public education system and there is no single solution. But this much is clear: It's not the kids. It's not their parents. It's not their neighborhoods. It's an outdated bureaucratic system, the special interests that benefit from it, and the politicians who protect it. Children’s futures must not depend on the zip code where they live or whether they win the educational lottery.

For too long, we waited as we spent more money, reduced class size, and chased the latest fad. We are Done Waiting. We know what works and we need more of it now. The kids can't wait. You shouldn't either. Make the difference. Join the movement.

ConnCAN is an official partner of the Done Waiting Advocacy Coalition and we want you to support it too. Sign the petition at http://www.donewaiting.org or “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/iamdonewaiting to tell your state and federal elected officials that you are Done Waiting!

What ConnCAN staff thought of the movie:

"Waiting for Superman does an incredible job of telling the story of the failures and potential of America's public schools by connecting the dots among policy, schools, and everyone in between. Watch this movie and be inspired to take action!"

--Jessica Bloom, Communications and Civic Engagement Manager

"A tear-jerking look at the challenges faced by many families in securing a great education for their children. Waiting for Superman gives the viewer a profound sense of urgency for comprehensive education reform in the United States. It will change the way you think about public education!"

--Sarah Ganley, Executive Assistant to the CEO and COO

"The makers of An inconvenient Truth scored again with their new film, Waiting for Superman. They do a creative, emotional and honest job of taking a complicated issue and humanizing it, making it easy for the general public to relate to and understand. The five children who are profiled in the film are both representational and personal. Their stories are beautifully developed over the course of the film. By the end, I was sold 100% on the idea that education reform is the most pressing social, economic and human issue of our generation."

--Rebecca Greenberg-Ellis, Development Manager

"This movie is nothing short of haunting. It captures the fundamental problems with American education and weaves them into the heart-wrenching narrative of five kids who just want their chance at success. For those new to the issue and seasoned ed reformers alike, Waiting for Superman is a powerful illustration of why we can't afford to wait for 'Superman' to come and fix our public schools. I can't recommend it enough."

--Clairelise Rodriguez, Online Communications Associate

"Waiting for Superman put a human face on the often hard-to-grasp concept of education inequality. It’s easy to dismiss facts and figures, but when you see actual students being affected by a crumbling system it becomes real and urgent. This film was inspirational, but also made me that much more resolved to work towards solving our state’s education problems."

--Jessica Stram, Government Affairs Manager