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The Providence Effect

Rated PG for some mild thematic elements.

PG 92min.
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Providence-St. Mel, a private school in Chicago, is celebrated nationwide for its remarkable success rate: for nearly 30 years, 100 percent of its students have gone on to attend college. Read More
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October 22, 2009
MISSOPINE
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DOCUMENTARY FUNDRAISER FOR A GREAT AMERICAN EFFORT is 5***** ANY DAY. Go and see some major stereotypes dismissed!. (iT'S A PRIVATE SCHOOL, NO GOVERNMENT FUNDING; the students are from depressed neighborhoods yet they rise to the challenge..) One of the best schools in the U. S. The critic reviews are comical and reeks of a dirty emotion but one critic asked why this approach is not used
October 02, 2009
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Inspirational.
September 28, 2009
DJGotaas
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It clearly points out the potential for schools when leadership including parents desire to provide an excellent education for the children. The challenge is not easy, but it is doable. For all public and private school leaders, how does yoru school compare?
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