Review

Movie has a great impact on people. We like to watch movies because they tell us different stories and make us think about the way we live. Now I’d like to speak about the movie The Ron Clark Story.

The Ron Clark Story is a 2006 television film based on the real educator Ron Clark. It centers on a white teacher from a small town, who moves to New York City and tries to make a difference in the lives of his students. Naturally, nobody thinks it is possible and even the students themselves do not believe in their progress and success.

 In fact, the movie touches upon several educational problems. Let me start with the problem of teaching. Nowadays there are lots of teaching methods, but some schools remain using only the traditional ones. In the movie we may see such a problem. In fact, the principal wants the pupils to have high scores for tests only in order to get governmental funding. He does not believe in the new methods of educating. Nevertheless, Ron Clark continues his new teaching.

 One more problem that is touched upon in the movie is the discipline. Ron Clark gets a class with poor marks and a poor motivation. So Ron Clark does everything as a teacher, trying to gain respect from both teachers and pupils. He tries different techniques, for example: he uses visual aids and songs in order to make the process interesting for the pupils. His main principles are: to be a family, respect each other, dream big and take risks. Only with the help of these principles, Ron Clark can motivate the children.

 But for excellent results the kids should also do exercises, read books and remember lots of facts. Parents should help a child to cope with all possible difficulties in the course of study. However, the movie shows us the children from problem families or families with the only parent and many kids. Indeed, Ron Clark finds the solution to the problem – he gives extra classes in cafes, at home throughout the week. Even when he falls ill, he records his lessons for kids. At last, his efforts haven't been wasted. His pupils get high scores at the exam.


Finally, the movie The Ron Clark Story shows the education system from the inside. As a result, the education problems become evident. Unfortunately, nowadays most children are not really motivated in studying. That's why each school demands such great teachers as Ron Clark.