The Ron Clark Story(2006)
No one believed in them. Except him.
Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But to break through to the students, he must use unconventional methods, including his ground-breaking classroom rules, to help them reach their potential.
Movie: The Ron Clark Story
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Ron Clark
Snowden School Principal
Principal Turner
Hadley
Y'landa
Marissa Vega
Jason
Tayshawn
Shameika Wallace
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Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But to break through to the students, he must use unconventional methods, including his ground-breaking classroom rules, to help them reach their potential.
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2006-08-13
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No one believed in them. Except him.
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