Ira plays a recorded example of American-style democracy, a school board meeting in Tucson, recorded by a high school teacher, Sarah Bromer. (4 minutes)
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Act Four: The New Kids
Three girls, whose families traveled thousands of miles to get to New York, navigate their latest challenge: American middle school. (11 minutes)
Act One: See Something, Slay Something
A middle schooler really wants to trust the adults have her best interests in mind.
Act Two: Their Eyes Were Watching Tallahassee
DeSantis has passed law after law about what can and can’t be taught in Florida classrooms.
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