It’s hard to imagine a more embattled profession than teaching. Pressures exerted by parents, principals, and politicians mount from all sides. And considering what’s at stake—the development of young minds—it’s a wonder every time a teacher actually succeeds. Oscar-winning director Davis Guggenheim last addressed education in Waiting for “Superman.” In this uplifting film, he returns to the subject by shadowing four tough-minded teachers as they adopt varied approaches to meeting the demands of their chosen vocation. Friday, Sept. 6, at 8 p.m., CBS
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