Documentary Highlights Problems in Education; Call to Arms for Teachers, Administrators

Race to Nowhere is a fascinating documentary about the pressures facing students in classrooms across the nation, burned out educators and parents who are trying to do what’s best for their kids.

Race to Nowhere points to the silent epidemic in schools, from disengaged students, rampant cheating, stress-related illness, depression and burnout by young adults who despite all the efforts still arrive to college unprepare.

The documentary, which came out last year, is a call to mobilize families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.

The screening, held in the multi purpose room of Grant Elementary, is a joint event between Grant and McNear elementaries. The movie will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Betsy Fox of the Caring Schools Community program and everyone is invited to attend.

Tickets are available at www.racetonowhere.com now for $10. Select the screenings link and search for Petaluma. Tickets will be $15 at the door if there are seats remaining, however only 280 tickets will be sold. This event is open to the community so please spread the word.

Betsy Fox is a teacher and curriculim specialist who has been working closely with the Petaluma City School District on the Caring Schools Community program, which strengthens students' connectedness to schools and increasing achievement while discouraging drug use and truancy.