As the 2000 presidential race kicks into high gear, FRONTLINE takes a look at a top voter issue in the election: education. "The Battle over School Choice" examines the passionate educational reform debate and its latest catchword--providing greater "choice" for parents and children. Includes interviews with candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush, as well as education advocates and reformers. A candid look at how race and class affect the education debate. Produced and written by Stephen Talbot. Reported by Eve Pell and Louis Freedberg.
—S. Talbot