>> [SOUND] Yes, ma'am. >> I'll be with you in a minute, and >> Hi. What happened to you? Teacher says I can't learn so >> Okay, settle down. [SOUND] What's your name? Hadley Craig. >> Nice to meet you. You know, I'm so sorry. I'm so forgetful. What's my name again? >> It's Mr. Clark. >> See, you just learned something. Let's get you out of there. >> Mr. Clark? >> Yeah. >> Is you going to be our new teacher? >> Alan, no whispering. >> Get the chairs. >> My hair. >> Get the jello molds. >> Bill, grab the other table. >> We'll arrive at like we always do bait at the general store, and hop the ferry over to Ococoke Island >> Like we always do. >> Folks, it's not quite the end of the let's take a moment to thank our own Mr. Who's fifth grade class tested the fourth year in a row. >> [APPLAUSE] put together for you. Unfortunately, it's outside. >> Man. [CROSSTALK] >> [LAUGH] Ya'll know, Mr. Clark began here as a temporary teacher. We've all chipped in on something [LAUGH] >> I love it here, but I've gotta move on, mom, before they use my grave. are desperate for good teachers, newspaper
says they're begging for them. every year I tell my students to go for take risks, it's time I start I'm gonna miss you guys but I gotta go. [MUSIC] Goodbye. People get killed in New York. [MUSIC] >> This is Radio Roanoke, where the sun
is [MUSIC] >> News and sports in five Baltimore, roll with the Smoking Red. >> That was the mellow midnight this is WNYC in New York City. Next up, something cool on a hot night. [MUSIC] [SOUND] Come on, pal, get out of the way! >> Okay, sir. >> Come on! Fuck you! >> Rent's due at ten, cash only. Check out's at 11:30. >> Okay, this is great. And what's your name? >> Yolanda. >> Thank you, Yolanda. Hi. >> [NOISE] >> New York. [SOUND] [SOUND] Good morning. Good morning. Yolanda, good morning. Do you have a list of >> Sure, I do baby. [SOUND] Okay, thank you. >> Why you want school listings for? >> I'm a teacher. >> And you wanna teach up in Harlem? >> Yes. >> Well then, honey, Personal injury lawyers. Because
once your white they'll be carrying you back What kind of foolishness is this going you know you ain't [INAUDIBLE]. >> Okay, thank you. [MUSIC] >> Thank you so much for coming in. >> You're welcome but >> I
apologize we just don't All my kids tested above grade level. >> I'm sure they did. And good luck to you. [MUSIC] [SOUND] [MUSIC] >> Ma'am? >> Thanks. >> You're welcome. [MUSIC] I'll get- my merry men and ladies, help a poor brave waiter go henceforth >> Nice hat, >> Hey, watch out, I got a bow and arrow. What show are you in? Everybody works here as an actor. >> I'm a teacher. >> You are going to change >> Very funny. How about you? >> Me? The Cleopatra gig is very challenging. >> Hey, who's that? >> It's the Queen of Egypt, >> No, I. Who is that? >> Marissa and I'm Jason, otherwise known as Marc Antony. >> Sorry. >> Happens all the time, bro. Don't sweat it. [NOISE] [INAUDIBLE] >> [INAUDIBLE] >> Hey, hey, hey. >> Enough! TaShawn Mitchell, my office, now. I'm not playing with you, son. [SOUND] >> Mister Socks, what the hell was that? That boy's your student. >> Not anymore. >> You walk away, you stay away. >> You can have the little bastards. >> I can start right now. >> You're lucky you got detention and >> Hello I'm Ron Clark, I wanted to four years in North Carolina. You need a teacher, I need a job so >>
Mister Clark I'm sure I'm afraid you might be a little too Too white, too tall, too ugly? >> Nice. >> I specialize in raising >> This is the honors class. These students score the top 10 We divide each grade in the core classes >> What about this class? >> This class tested at the bottom of >> They do seem a little bit squirrely. >> A little bit more than squirrely. These students have problems with Like, TaShawn Mitchell Two three towards the juvenile >> I'm your man. >> I have an opening in grade 3. If your credentials check out. >> You have an opening right here. >> No. Last year this class went through six >> Yes, nobody wants them and I do. So what's the problem? Test scores are very important to me. It's how I keep my job. >> I can start right now. >> You can start on Monday. State exams are in May. [SOUND] [SOUND] [CROSSTALK] >> High five bro >> I'm on a break. $200 and nothing. Geez, you should have heard them in there. Cleo, we got your snake right here. And then they just stiff me. >> Want half? >> Yeah, sure. I mean why don't guys grow up? >> Well, I'm afraid my level of >> You got a job? >> Inner Harlem Elementary. I'm going to start >> You might want to hold onto this, >> No, they're gonna love me. [MUSIC] >> I like to meet all the parents Ms. >> Julio? >> Julio, dammit where is he? He a clown. Mr. Clark, but he's a good boy. I had him when I was only [LAUGH] 14. >> That's okay, like I was saying. >> What? >> I was just saying, you can help out by working with >> Sure, okay [LAUGH]. >> Together, we can get him excited [MUSIC] Solar system, pre-algebra. [MUSIC] I just want Julio to >> So, Mr. Clark, are you married? [MUSIC] >> No. >> It's very nice to meet you all, today. >> I've never had a student How do you pronounce your name? >> Bazdiah. I like to read, especially when. >> Quite Larky. Men are talking, okay? [MUSIC] >> [SOUND] >> Shamika Wallace, I'm Mr. Clark you're new teacher. I called earlier. >> It's Saturday fool. >> Shamika, who is it? >> Nobody. >> Are those your brothers? >> No, they're my kids. I'm 12 years old and I got 3 kids. >> Who are you talking to? >> I'm Mr. Clark, Shameeka's new teacher. >> What the hell happened to Mr. Solis? >> He quit. >>
I swear to God, you teachers >> Yeah, I know that. That's why I'm here. I was hoping you would work with me. >> I already got a job, mister. I got two jobs and 4 kids and I'm late for work. [SOUND] [MUSIC] [NOISE] [MUSIC] >> Focus! >> [NOISE] Nice to see you, Tayshaun. >> Good morning, Christopher Turner. >> Okay. Hello. I'm Ron Clark. I guess I'll be teaching [SOUND] >> She did. >> [SOUND] >> [LAUGH] >> Woah! >> Take your seats. >> Yo, teacher, >> Yeah sick of damn teachers. >> Okay, because this is our first day, >> What? >> I'll tell you Julio if you turn around. >> Today, there will be no school work. [SOUND] Shamika, don't do that. [SOUND] Shamika, don't. >> Or what? What are you gonna do, suspend me? Go ahead suspend me, I wanna leave. >> We all wanna leave. >> Me too. Hey, let the fools leave it already. >> [LAUGH] You see this? This means that this year This is year is going to This year we are going to be a family. >> But you don't look like they like me. >> [LAUGH] you are going to be my family and And you are not leaving. >> [NOISE] You have any lip gloss? >> [LAUGH] >> [NOISE] >> [CROSSTALK] [SOUND] [NOISE] [LAUGH] [SOUND] [CROSSTALK] What the hell? [CROSSTALK] >> Well, what do you think? >> We think it looks stupid. >> Who vandalized this room? >> I did sir. >> Mr Clark this sort of stunt may have gone over big My school, my rules, my way. >> Ooh. [SOUND] Put your gum in here. Gum in here. >> Hurry up! >> All the gum in this jar, the gum jar. Come on. Come on, right in here. Hey! I see you. Come on. Thank you, thank you, thank you. [MUSIC] [SOUND] Okay, to your left, [NOISE] They wanna see if you really care. >> See if I care? They weren't even looking at me, but I think he was picturing We have to turn this. >> Ow. Ow. >> Do these legs come off? >> All right I think it looks good there. >> You know, >> Okay now you sound like one of those on the cartoons on Saturday morning. >> So, what you didn't like school? >> School sucked, I hated it. >> Yeah, well if I was your teacher, [SOUND] Step away from the table. [SOUND] >> [LAUGH] now that you helped me move, I guess I feed your fish, >> Not to mention my, cover my weekend shift because
I'm He's going to meet to producers, you know, he's trying to get out of >> So, >> Almost two years. >> I mean, He's busy, I'm busy. But it's good. >> Yeah, it sounds good. >> All
right, well we got three hours >> So you're a union mover. This is gonna cost me a pizza? >> [LAUGH] [SOUND] Before we start today, this class. If you follow them, >> Yeah, right. >> If you do not
follow them, >> Ooh. >> You all remember rule number one, >> Give me a damn break, man. >> We're not in kindergarten. >> That means we help each other out. We stand up for each other, [NOISE] We respect each other. >>
[CROSSTALK] Not man, not dog, not fool. If you are asked a question you Not yep, nope, uh-uh, nah-uh. >> Nu-uh fool. >> Respect, Julio Vasquez, If I am talking, you are listening Rule #3, we will form a line to enter and >> Come on. >> Shamika? >> What? >> What, sir. Shamika thank you. >> For what? >> Reminding me about rule #4. No smacking of lips and If you break one of these rules, >> So stupid. If
you break another rule >> [CROSSTALK] a third rule >> [SOUND] >> Hi. >> What you reading? >> Nothing. book til high school. >> [INAUDIBLE] That's big bucks, man, big bucks. >> What's Julio doing? >> Taking bets on you. >> On me? >> When you're gonna quit. Say he's be gone by Friday. >> Gambling is illegal, And by the way, I'm not leaving. >> Yo, come on, dog, how am I supposed >> Boy, Can I ask a favor of you ladies? I just wanted to know if [INAUDIBLE]. >> Dr. King talked about justice Here pass this around guys. And righteousness like a mighty stream. It's like on a hot day when you go outside hydrant and there's water And everybody's running around and That's
what Dr. King wanted justice and So tonight after we've gone over Dr. King's speech, I want you all to start a >> [SOUND] >> Rule number three. We all line up to go to the lunchroom. >> You know what? Here's my rule. I ain't standing in no line. >> Okay Shamika. But because we are all a family, the lunchroom, then none of us gets lunch. [CROSSTALK] >> Mr Clark, we're starving! >> Shamika, don't do it. >> Yeah. >> [MUSIC] >> [SOUND] the wall. That's good. That's good, nice and quiet. Looks like somebody's not hungry. >> Man, pushing me. >> Stop fighting. Let's go. >> [MUSIC] >> No talking. >> [MUSIC] >> And stop. Shamika, did you cut in line? >> No sir, I did not. >> You do know that I have eyes >> I was here. Ask her. Snitcher. >> All right we're all going to stand here >> [NOISE] >> Hey, you're in Mr Clark's class, >> Yo, come on, Mr. Clark, I'm starving, >> Julio, get to the back of the line. And take that hat off. It's up to you whether we eat or not. Shamika this is a family. And families treat each They never, ever, lie to one another. Did you cut in line? >> Come on Mica. Let's go. >> We are all just waiting on you. >> Yeah. >> Thank you. Now what is rule number five? >> No cutting in line. >> That's right. Now go eat. >> [CROSSTALK] >> [CROSSTALK] Yeah, I know there's a job for me back Well it took the kids a little Yeah, honestly we're getting along great. >> [SOUND] >> [MUSIC] >> [SOUND] >> [SOUND] >> I want you all to take a good look around at your new clean room. >> Whatever. >> I'm not going to ask who wrecked it. Eyes right here. I was hoping we could I think that we still can but only after And you will follow all of my rules. >> [SOUND] >> First of all, he's a freak. Take your seat. Call me sir! Too many damn rules, man. Telling us how to do this and do that. Making us walk around in a damn line. He ain't my daddy. >> He could be your daddy. You don't know. >> You should talk girl. >> Excuse me. >> Shut up. >> All I'm saying is, We do what we want. Here, cuz he's just gonna leave anyways. >> That's what you said last week, girl. He's still here. >> You wait, he's going. >> I hope not. >> What? >> I like Mr. Clark. and you don't know how we do here. >> How do we do? >> Do like us baby. You wanna be like us? You gonna do like we do. Come on. >> [MUSIC] >> Let's go. >> [MUSIC] >> Hey, that's really good. Shamika, you're really good at this. >> Yo, don't let him get it. >> [NOISE] >> [NOISE]. >> [SOUND] hey go to your seat. >> What? >> Yeah, go to your seat Julio >> No, I was not talking to you. You gonna hit me? >> No But you did break rule number two, >> [LAUGH] >> Shamika, you're in charge. Tayshon, don't do this, hey. [NOISE] Look, I know you have two strikes. You walk now, they'll expel you for sure. Just get back in there. >> Why? personality. Mr. Turner does not know just give yourself another chance. [SOUND] >> [MUSIC] >> Hey, you still cool with helping >> Yes, definitely. >> I mean Jason would help but >> This is supposed to be well done. >> It is well done. >> What are you talking about? It's rare. >> Fine, I'll burn it, >> I know how to do my job. >> Congratulations. >> On what? >> Officially becoming a New Yorker. >> You ready? >> Yeah babe, I'll be right there. >> You better go. >> [MUSIC] >> Thank you. Raquel Arenes. Raquel, do you have your journal? >> Mm-mm. >> Elia Sanchez. Shamika Wallis. Shamika, did you bring your Dr. >> No, got no dreams to keep. >> [INAUDIBLE] >> Sorry, I couldn't get to it, boss. Why you all doing this? >> Got better things to do, Yo. Oops, my bad. Forgot to say Yo sir, guess I get a check. >> You wanna get a detention? I really, really like your nail polish. >> Thank you, my momma- >> My double bad, another check. >> Look at me. >> [SOUND] >> [SOUND] You win. You did it girl. >> Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, >> Hey, what happened, why you aren't in school, kid? >> I don't want to talk about it, I've been here for three months, >> Today? All right, let's go see some damn things. [LAUGH] >> When I was a kid, I
used to call it >> [LAUGH] That's cute. Okay, you know what, I bought you three pretzels and now you're going to do something for me. >> Anything. >> Tell me what happened? >> I shook a desk with I wanted to throw it, and >> They've seen that kind of anger before. >> But not from me, I totally lost it. >> What, you felt helpless? They feel that way every day. >> These kids can do anything More! They just won't, so today, I gave up. [SOUND] >> Yeah? How long's it been since you auditioned? >> I don't know. [SOUND] What? Those kids, they'll miss you. Maybe you can be that one guy [SOUND Mr. Clark was crazy man on Friday, you know? I think he's gone for good. I think we should just all go home. >> Think so? >> Thanks for your advice, son but if Mr. I'm sure we can find someone to cover for >> Why we gotta do that? Good morning Julio, Mr. Turner. >> Fool came back. >> Fool did indeed. >> He's crazy. >> Everybody take a look around. Within these four walls you can be Within these four walls can be the end of A beginning that is better than Since I got here you have >> Yeah. >> So, here's the deal, today, If you are
quiet and you listen, every 15 If you can do it, >> [LAUGH] >> Yeah! Julio. >> Yes. >> This is not for you to eat. I want you to watch the clock and every [SOUND] Like that. >> All right. >> When I hear the gong, The time starts now, every sentence has a subject and a verb. >> What the hell's a boomerang? [SOUND] >> I guess you guys don't want to The verb expresses action in the sentence. [SOUND] [LAUGH] [MUSIC] [LAUGH] >> [MUSIC] Chug, chug, chug, chug, chug, chug, chug, Geez, come on, come on, come on. >> Whoa. >> Whoa. Chug, chug, chug. [NOISE] [APPLAUSE] Now can anybody tell me the verb in this sentence? [COUGH] Feels? >> Yes, yes. >> You gonna puke now Mr. Clark? >> Yes. >> [LAUGH] [LAUGH] Yeah come on, keep going. [LAUGH] can you guys teach me how to do that? >> [LAUGH] learn how to do that? >> No. I'll make you a deal if I learn how to something from me. >> What? >> Everything you need to know for [SOUND] >> Yeah. >> [LAUGH] >> Go a little slower. >> Nu-uh, you gotta do like we do. [MUSIC] >> [LAUGH] set, go >> [MUSIC] >> Come on man, you ain't dancing, [MUSIC] >> Aw, come on now. >> I almost got it that time. [MUSIC] [APPLAUSE] [NOISE] [APPLAUSE] [MUSIC] [APPLAUSE] [MUSIC] >> Hey. >> Hey Mr. Turner, this is fun. >> Do you really think it appropriate >> Well I'm certainly not >> [LAUGH] [MUSIC] Start teaching. >> I am. >> The year's half over. I gave you this class so you could do a. These kids are at >> Don't talk about them like that. >> Now all I'm asking is for >> Everyone of my students will pass. >> What? >> I'm not going to pass. >> Good, >> The problem isn't the kids, The problem is what you You are setting the bar here, why? Set it up here, they can make it. This community judges us by scores, People who give me scores, >> Okay, good. In May, they'll all test at grade level. >> I don't see how that's possible. >> I'm sorry. I meant above grade level. Every single one of those kids in Hell, I want your respect. >> You want my respect? Stop acting like a 12-year-old! >> I always wanted to go rock climbing. But there I was, on the edge of my friends are yelling, jump! Jump! it is a long way down. So I'm on the cliff and I'm yelling, my friends are yelling, yes you can, I thought I was going to die. But when I jumped out it I did something that I never thought Now you guys may not know this, but in this classroom
we're We are climbing up and And now it's time to jump. Now I know you're scared. But I want you to do it. I want you to jump, I want you guys to feel what it's like [SOUND] to fly. So I want each of you to come up here and Okay, come on up guys. And when you light a
candle, And if you trust me, you can learn And, that's a promise. [MUSIC] [SOUND] The Revolutionary War. Industrialism The civil war. The civil rights movement. I want you all to get the great That's why this year we gonna learn all >> No once you know the presidents And when? [MUSIC] Come on. None of you passed the test. And there's going to be punishment. >> Aww. I want you to pass these all around. [MUSIC] [LAUGH] [MUSIC] Now let's get down to some We start with George Washington The first president and commander in we could be free. John Adams was second Thomas Jefferson independence their voices were heard. When in the course of human events, we've been doing it since. >>
[LAUGH] to the leaders of the USA. It's a president's rap, >> [APPLAUSE] [MUSIC] >> It's a tribute to >> It's the President's rap. >> It's the President's rap. All right All right, okay okay. [MUSIC] Tribute to the leaders of the USA. [MUSIC] >> All right back to your seats, >> [MUSIC] R to the O to the nizzle. Rizzle. R to the O to the. Ra-kizzle. >> Thank you Mr. Clark. >> Here you go. >> This is my first A. >> Keep going, good job. >> Shimmie-kizzle. >> Thank you, Mr. Clark. [CROSSTALK] A man, straight up. >> Now, give it up for your sizzle selves. >> [APPLAUSE] doing well on a test. >> [SOUND], let's go. [COUGH] Can you hold up for a minute? Wanted to ask a favor of you. >> Me? >> Could you empty your pockets, please? >> I believe this constitutes >> Right on the desk. [SOUND] [SOUND] [SOUND] [SOUND] [SOUND] [SOUND] [SOUND] That morning, at your house your mother's purse? No, no, you see, you got it all wrong. Me and her have this deal, you know? I take care of her and You see? >> No, I don't. >> But you're going to tell >> Sometimes it costs. And if this case, >> I mean, for real, >> [INAUDIBLE] this stuff is easy money, >> I got enough trouble. >> The man don't care about no kid. He's
too busy to take you down, >> Tayshawn. You got 5-O or something? What's up? He just some fool, man. I'll handle him. I got it. >> Some fool in a suit [INAUDIBLE]. >> You okay? >> Yeah, I'm cool. >> I wanted to bring you this. Here. You could bring up your math and Tomorrow's Saturday. I could meet you at the coffee I'll buy you lunch. I'll be there at noon, noon. [MUSIC] >> Can I take that now? Your daddy didn't show up. [MUSIC] >> I'll catch you later, Ben. >>
Here I am, not even 2 o'clock, Ready for study session numero trace. [MUSIC] Okay, let me guess three cards top on the flop, and we get another two cards off. >> Okay, that's five cards up. >> Yep. You know, we got a bet first. >> I bet five fake dollars. >> Well I'll call, and that's 36. >> Looks good. Now what's the square root of that. >> Well. Square root. Okay I think the square root is [SOUND]. >> What number multiplied >> I don't know six? >> That's good. >> So what you got? >> Pair of sevens. >> Well I guess I get all the
chips I know how to play it dog. Want to go again? >> Yeah, sure. >> All right. Shamika Wallace, didn't we have >> Must have slipped my mind. >> We have to talk about your >> I told you the fire alarm >> Three times this week? I've been busy again. Last night I just didn't >> Would you like to I'm sure I can help you with it. [NOISE] This is really close. >> We can fix this. >> Yeah For real? >> Sure we can work it right now. There's a few spelling mistakes, and
just Yeah. [SOUND] I think maybe he's got a fever. >> Okay, thank you misses Bennett. Mr. Clark I can't work I gotta go make dinner. >> I'll do it. >> You'll do what? >> I'll make dinner and >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Okay. Okay. Where's the food? Dinner's served. >> I'm trying to concentrate. >> Concentrate later, dinner's served. >> I tried like you said. I moved the third paragraph, Okay now that's for
you and >> He does. looks really good. >> What's he doing here? >> He made us dinner. You don't think I can take >> No, yes. [LAUGH] I come home to find him in my kitchen, This girl has a job to do. >> Miss Wallace can we please not talk I'll talk anyway I want. Now, I send my daughter I don't expect the teacher to >> It's called homework. >> Excuse me? >> She has too much of it to >> Mr. Clark. >> Shanika has more potential Why can't you see that? >> How dare you. >> How are you going to tell me what >> [SOUND] give her a chance. >> I'm taking my child home now. The white tornado here better not bring her back tomorrow. >> Ms, Wallace, I can assure you >> Come on, Shanika. >> Please don't fire Mr. Clark! He was just trying to help me, Mama. He was just trying to help. >> It's okay. >> Please don't leave cuz of me, Miss Wallace, wait. >> I'll meet you outside. Why are you doing this? You give her these grand ideas and >> I don't believe that. >> So you're just gonna drop into our >> I just know she's a great student. A born leader, creative, intelligent. >> Shamika? My Shamika? >> Yes. If she tests well enough in May, I think we might be able to get her >> That's for gifted kids. Maybe Mrs. Benton can keep >> Okay. >> Morning, Mr. Clark. >> Morning. >> Morning Mr. Clark. >> Did you do this? >> You like it, Mr. Clark? >> It's really good. You've got quite a talent for this. >> It's one of my manys dawg. [LAUGH] Sir. >> Thanks. Good morning. >> Yo, what up? >> You like me, Mr. Clark? >> Don't hate on me cuz I got skills. >> Skills? You mean being a straight up punk? You real good at that. >> Yo, come on, Tay. Just chill out. You tellin' me to chill? >> Come on, man. Mr. Clark likes that art crap, okay. So he thought I did it and [SOUND] [NOISE] >> Superintendent Stevens has joined us to determine
if Tayshon Mitchell should be >> I vote yes, send him to juvey. >> This isn't a democracy, Mr. Brenton. >> Howard, would you let Mr. >> You're his foster parent, We don't need his lazy ass >> What did you just say? Look, if we expel
him, >> Mr. Clark, our students can't simply >> What about the consequences for We are supposed to be Let's all just take a step back. >> Remember that I have eyes in This is not a test. This is my phone number. I want you guys to call me if you need any advice or Pick up your math workbooks we have a book report due tomorrow. Remember there are two variables So x equals, x equal, equals, >> Yo not with you all up on me, man. >> X equals three eighths! >> Yes, that's great. Just keep doing it like that. [COUGH] >> [SOUND] [COUGH] [SOUND] This doesn't sound good. How long you've been this way? >> I don't know a week, maybe more. >> You have pneumonia. I can send you home but you'd be confined I can't do that. >> Or I can admit you to Clark. >> [SOUND] >> [SOUND] [SOUND] Okay, everybody, take your seats. [COUGH] >> Yeah, even more than usual. >> We have four weeks now, I know that doesn't seem like a lot I know we're gonna do So let's go over our science topics [COUGH] chemical reactions and gravity. >> Okay good, gravity. Gravity is important because- >> [LAUGH] >> Okay, we get it Mr. Clark, gravity makes you fall down. Mr. Clark, Mr. Clark? >> [SOUND] [SOUND] That good? You got me? >> Yeah. >> Very nice of Jason to >> He's happy to help. How much are we taping? >> Four hours. >> Four hours? Every day? >> Yeah kids need it. It will go quick. >> For you. >> Hey, Mariss thank you. >> Come over here. >> Can't have Mr. >> You know a guy could get used to this. >> Come on. [MUSIC] >> Okay now just because I'm on this video Alida, is that gum? [MUSIC] All right. Is everybody ready? >> Yes sir. >> Gravity. The force of attraction [SOUND] >> That is gravity. Now according to the definition >> Because. >> And no Julio, it's not because the
egg >> [LAUGH] The egg fell because the force of the mass the floor caused a reaction. Okay, now, [COUGH] get out your workbooks [SOUND] >> Good morning, Mr. Clark. >> Good morning, Tisha. Do you have my kids' homework? [SOUND] Good to have you back. [SOUND] >> Yes it is, I want my CD back and >> [CROSSTALK] I need that CD back. >> No you didn't, you damn [INAUDIBLE]. >> [INAUDIBLE] [SOUND] [SOUND] Yo, what up Mr. C? >> You tell me. You
guys have one week One week to show Mr. yourselves, what you can do. You guys don't have anything >> There's no way we're We always mess up. >> Don't jump on us, man. Sir. I mean, it's nothing personal. >> Everything we do in How we talk to each other, how we work these tests. >> But we're way behind now. >> We're not behind. You're ahead. >> Everyone thinks we're losers Mr. Clark. >> No. You are not losers. These rules. They represent everything Discovering new things. Believing in each other and And I'm proud of you. Compared to all that, this test [SOUND]. Is nothing. >> Mr. Clark, we have to get So what if we choke? >> But you're not going to choke. You guys didn't work hard all this Everyday in
this room we more valuable than you I teach you and you teach me. And together we'll learn to love to learn. [SOUND] So, next week, you're gonna take that test. You're gonna do the best that you can do room and know that you can do anything >>
[SOUND] don't worry you know the material So just get a good night sleep and [INAUDIBLE] can I talk to you for and Tayshawn can you wait for [SOUND] I know that it's been hard for but you can be smart and still be cool. In fact, you're so smart
and cool, >> I wanna be a doctor. >> Okay, good. then, doctor. >> Thank you Mr. Clark. >> Good luck. Tayshawn. [SOUND] get it done, you know what I'm saying? Do it. >> Hey, what up T? >> Yo, little brother, where you been? We been looking for you. Are you forgot us up? Check it, Come on. It's raining, dude, come on. Hey, look you can't be in and not roll. It can't be like that son. >> I was thinking maybe we We can do a last minute review Yo. You going this way or Which way? >> That way. >> Come on. >> Okay, so [SOUND] Go get them. [SOUND] >> Good morning. Do not open your test booklets Keep your eyes on your own paper. When you've chosen
you're answer fill in with a number two pencil. If you require an additional pencil please Do your best, and no talking. You may begin. [MUSIC] >> Think they're as nervous as we are? >> I'm not nervous. >> Antacid? >> Thanks. [MUSIC] [SOUND] >> It was 36 hours- >> No, it was 32 hours, right? >> Hi, Mr. Clark. [SOUND] >> Hi, come on in. >> How were the tests? >> Good I think, >> Yeah, okay, whatever, I'm freaking out. I got an audition. >> My God, that's great! >> No, no, that's not so good. Jason got a job and I don't know what to do. Tell me what to do. >> [LAUGH] I tell sixth last time I looked, So, thank you very much for stopping by. >> What? [SOUND] >> What time is it? >> Does it look like >> Shut up, Julio! >> [SOUND] do not open the closet. >> No Julio! >> No, no, don't! >> Don't go! >> No! >> No! >> Don't! >> Hello kids! >> Julio, >> [LAUGH] the last three months on this test, I want you to know I'm I'm so proud that I asked your parents they said yes. So, go get your envelopes and open them. >> Shameika? Raquel? >> Right here, right here. >> My god, Phantom of the Opera guys, >> [SOUND] your playbills. >> [NOISE] >> Thanks Mr. Clark. >> [LAUGH] >> [SOUND] >> And this phantom guy, he's so in love with this girl that he's And then he takes her to his secret crib, And then they find him. >> Who wins? >> Well I'm not gonna tell you. You find out. >> What the hell! You've ruined my wall! I told you to paint that Not in my house. >> No! Get off me, man. [SOUND] You piece of garbage. >> [SOUND]! [SOUND] >> Julio, Shameika, Raquel. >> I wonder what it's like inside. >> Ok guys, go in, the play's gonna start. >> Let's go in, >> I can't find Tayshawn. >> Go look for him, Mr. Clark. There's plenty of parents here. We'll look after the kids. [MUSIC] >> Tayshawn? [MUSIC] >> [SOUND] >> I'm here. >> Get away. Get away. I ain't worth it, I ain't worth it, >> No no, I know you. I saw your work. And it's beautiful. It's okay, it's okay. It's okay, it's okay. >> [SOUND] I gonna go now, Mr. Clark? >> I'm going to help you. I'm not going anywhere. >> [SOUND]. [SOUND] Here we go. [SOUND] >> Tayshawn. You be staying here for a while. >> Thanks Mr. Turner. You're welcome. Hey, you're gonna be safe here. >> You've had a hard night, haven't you? >> It may take a while Ron, but >> So which room was yours? >> I'll see you first >> Yes, sir. >> For highest achievement in Science, >> [APPLAUSE] >> You're welcome doctor. >> [APPLAUSE] our most outstanding achievement >> [APPLAUSE] >> Thank you sir. >> For exceptional artistic achievement, >>
[APPLAUSE] >> [APPLAUSE] >> [SOUND] I'm sorry to interrupt your end of the year party, Mr. the Board of Education informing me I felt it was important to These are probably not This class, this sixth grade class, tested higher than any other class. >> [APPLAUSE] >> You even tested higher >> [APPLAUSE] >> [APPLAUSE] Very impressive. >> [APPLAUSE] >> Shamika, your award was going to be for highest
achievement in English, but I'm Because looking at your exam scores, I now other student in the entire district, Shamika Wallace, [COUGH] you earned >> [APPLAUSE] >> [APPLAUSE] >> Mister Clark, for always being there
even when >> [LAUGH] >> Yes sir Mr. C. >> Yeah. >> For >> [LAUGH] >> [SOUND] The baddest teacher in town. >> [APPLAUSE] >> [LAUGH] >> Thank you Mr Clark. >> Once you get down to some with George Washington First was a date and commander and that we could be free. John Adams second, Alexander the third when we find [MUSIC] Where can I watch the triumph The Ron Clark Story?Download the Peacock app and start streaming The Ron Clark Story. The Ron Clark Story has a running time of 1 hour and 30 mins.
Is Ron Clark based on a true story?The Ron Clark Story (also known as The Triumph) is a 2006 television film starring Matthew Perry. The film is based on the real-life educator Ron Clark. It follows the tale of an idealistic teacher who leaves his small hometown to teach in a New York City public school, where he faces trouble with the students.
How long is The Ron Clark Story?1h 36mThe Ron Clark Story / Running timenull
What is the movie The Ron Clark Story about?In his small North Carolina hometown, Ron Clark (Matthew Perry) leads a comfortable life as a successful elementary school teacher, earning the respect of the community. However, he knows there are students elsewhere who need him more. Following his inner calling, Clark uproots to New York City, hoping to make a difference for the disenfranchised youths the school system has left behind. Clark makes it his mission to turn around the worst students, even though he knows his job is on the line.The Ron Clark Story / Film synopsisnull
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