Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival 2008

How can a struggling, high-poverty elementary school become one of the most outstanding schools in Alabama...in just three years? Foundation for Success profiles E.D. Nixon Elementary School in Montgomery, Alabama. The film demonstrates that with effective teachers, consistently high expectations, constant assessment, and strong leadership, all children can achieve at high levels. Interviews with key school personnel, parents, and students combined with live classroom footage underscore these basic strategies. Ultimately, the film portrays an incredible achievement and example of a best practices model for schools throughout the state and country.