Race to Nowhere - documentary film screening

$10 in advance/$15 at the door

Register online @ http://rtnindianhills.eventbright.com.

Franklin Lakes PTA and administration sponsor the film.

Dr. J. Caliso, Director of Special Services in Franklin Lakes will facilitate a discussion following the film

Summary from the film company: A concerned mother turned filmmaker aims her camera at the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives.  This remarkable new film shines a light on the price young people pay for this “race to nowhere.”  High-stakes testing has replaced meaningful teaching and learning.  Cheating is commonplace.  Stress-related illness, depression and burnout are rampant.  Many young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired.  Attend a screening and become part of the grassroots phenomenon that is feeding a groundswell for change.

Overall, this film is very powerful – it contains studies done by Stanford University professors, conversations with concerned teachers, and you even hear the voices of overwhelmed students and parents.  It is a nation-wide phenomena that is calling attention to a ‘silent epidemic’ that is really draining our children and in many ways robbing of their childhood.