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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Sunday Matinee: teacher movies, 1939-1988

Celluloid stereotypes and images of teachers and the profession from Good-bye Mr Chips (1939) to Stand and Deliver (1988)...dated and sentimental, but, unlike many more contemporary portrayals, competent and respected



Full movie: To Sir, with Love (1967) for free. | FFilms.org 
Full movie: Stand and Deliver (1988) | FFilms.org 
Our Miss Brooks playlist: Another Day, Dress / Induction Notice / School TV / Hats for Mother's Day and more - YouTube 

Good Morning Miss Dove (1955)





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Movies Educators Love - NEA Today 
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