The Sputnik Moment: The Year America Changed Its Schools

by David Hoffman:

I made the 2008 feature documentary, Sputnik Mania. Critics and allies told me that I had to tell the story of what happened to American education during that period, how we changed ourselves so radically in science, engineering, and math -- our complete education system really. With the help of one wonderful collector of old footage, I made this story for schools, teachers, educational leaders. It shows what happens, and the footage proves it.

If you have children or want to support your local school please buy this DVD.

(via @TEDchris)