Chalk

So I must say that I was not sure what "Chalk" was going to be like, I was a little skeptical as the movie started, but then after we got a minute or so into it, I realized I really enjoyed this movie. It can definitely be described as the "teaching version of the NBC TV show 'The Office". It has elements that you would expect there to be some truth to, however that truth has been exaggerated quite a bit. I think some of my favorite moments were when Mr.Stroope, (the teacher who is wishing to win the Teacher of the Year Award) asked one of his students to stop using big words that he couldn't understand, and another to stop being so smart, since they both know that she knows a lot more history than he does. Then there is Mr. Lowrey who is really awkward, and has no teaching experience. The only interaction he has with his students is when they steal his "chalk". Another part of the movie which reminded me of 'The Office', was when Mr.Stroope was talking to the faculty about all the things that they shouldn't steal from the school, like paper, and money from extracurriculars. A really really awkward part was also when Mr. Stroope compared shooting a gun to teaching... = / One of the funniest parts for me also was just when the AP was talking to the parent over the phone about the kid who brought the knife to school, and then all of the sudden she just gives up talking to the parent and holds the phone away from her face, makes a really funny face and then flicks off the parent over the phone. There are many awkward parts in the movie, but I am thoroughly enjoying it.

By the way, it said that 50% of new teachers quit during the first 3 years... I think that it a really high statistic, and I don't really know if that is true, or another exaggeration... ?