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View the Documentary Film 'Race to Nowhere' in Carlsbad Nov. 10

Race to Nowhere

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.

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Attend a screening and become part of the grassroots phenomenon that is feeding a groundswell for change."

$10 online / $15 at door

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Film will be shown at the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at the Dove Library.

Check in starts at 6:15 p.m. will the film showing at 6:45 p.m.

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