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"Race to Nowhere" to be Screened at Ayers

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 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. 

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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. 

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