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Four Filipino teachers are recruited to teach in some of Baltimore’s toughest schools.
Ramona Diaz is an Asian American filmmaker best known for her compelling character-driven documentaries that have demonstrated her ability to gain intimate access to the people she films, resulting in keenly observed moments and nuanced narratives. Ramona’s credits include
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Across the United States, public schools systems are struggling to meet the federal No Child Left Behind Act’s requirement of having highly qualified teachers in every classroom. The Learning follows the journey of four Filipino teachers recruited to teach in some of Baltimore’s toughest schools and chronicles their life as they leave behind loved ones and grapple with the challenges of American education reform policy.
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