Our Children Deserve Better

Yes, I said it: Our Children Deserve Better

In a country where 58% of African American 4th graders are functionally illiterate, The Lottery uncovers the failures of the traditional public school system and reveals that hundreds of thousands of parents attempt to flee the system every year. The Lottery follows four of these families from Harlem and the Bronx who have entered their children in a charter school lottery. Out of thousands of hopefuls, only a small minority will win the chance of a better future.
Directed by Madeleine Sackler and shot by award-winning cinematographer Wolfgang Held, The Lottery uncovers a ferocious debate surrounding the education reform movement. Interviews with politicians and educators explain not only the crisis in public education, but also why it is fixable. A call to action to avert a catastrophe in the education of American children, The Lottery makes the case that any child can succeed (http://thelotteryfilm.com/)
The truth is our students deserve better.  I am Sardonyx Jade.

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Sharp Edges and Blunt Trauma: The Joy and Pain of Skating

Adults Skating in Unison

A group of twenty-two figure skaters of varying skill levels, and ages, set out with guidance of two coaches to learn a six-minute version of the musical Hair in the spring.  The journey led to a bond much like the tribal feeling conveyed in the material.  On June 13, 2010, the team earned 2nd place to the international champions The LA Ice Theater at the 2010 LA Showcase Competition at Pickwick in Burbank, CA.  Members of the group joined together to form the Ice Repertory Theater of Southern California.

Ice Repertory Theater is a company of performers displaying their love of figure skating by breaking stereotypes and self imposed limits for skaters over eighteen.  We are housed at Toyota Sports Center and practice on the club freestyle sessions on Sunday evenings.  We are currently training to compete at National Showcase August 9 - 11, 2012 in Escondido, CA.

Interested in joining Ice Repertory Theater then please email us at icerepsocal@gmail.com.