Ed. Magazine #56: Because We Actually Waited for Superman Posted January 23, 2020 By Ed. Magazine Documentaries, especially those about education, don’t usually get huge crowds when they’re shown. But when an advanced screening of the Waiting for “Superman” documentary aired on September 23, 2010, at the Loeb Drama Center at the A.R.T. across from campus, it’s safe to say that this was one of our most well-attended Askwith Forums in recent history. Not only did audience members wait in line for Superman, but they had to sign up for tickets ahead of time; those who weren’t lucky enough to get in had to watch from overflow rooms on campus. The film, which followed a group of low-income students and their families trying to get coveted slots at a local charter school, was so popular that three weeks later, faculty members even debated the film’s message at another Askwith Forum.Explore HGSE's Centennial website, a central resource for events, stories, ways to get involved, and more. Ed. Magazine The magazine of the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles Ed. Magazine #14: Because Brutal is (Mostly) Beautiful A look at two buildings on campus that you either love or you hate. Ed. Magazine #83: Because Belonging Matters Our new director of diversity, inclusion, and belonging writes about why it was important to have the word “belonging” in her title. News Celebrating 100 Years of the Ed School HGSE kicks off its Centennial with a day of conversation about why education matters, what’s necessary to create opportunity for every learner, and what’s next for HGSE