The new documentary on America's educational system, "Waiting For 'Superman,'" has generated a lot of buzz. Though it does a good job of exposing the system's flaws, it is misleading because it focuses most of its time on the worst schools in the nation.

For example, "Waiting For 'Superman' " spotlights a high school where only three in 100 students graduates. The film follows students of various ethnicities hoping to get into charter a school.

"Waiting For 'Superman' " offers charter schools as an alternative to public schools. But it is unrealistic to believe that charter schools are the best option.

The film said one in five charter schools shows better test results. I went to a charter