Aveson Charter School is holding a screening of the film, Race to Nowhere on Thurs., Feb. 3 (tomorrow) .  Screening followed by discussion starts at 6:30 PM.  A limited number of tickets are available and can be purchased at the door ($15) or online ($10,  www.RaceToNowhere.com  (click on “Screenings”, then “Find a Screening”, scroll down towards the bottom of the page under “Domestic Screenings” and you will find “Aveson” located just below “California”):

“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.”

There will be child care available.   Tom Sawyer is asking for families to make their $5 fee payment in cash directly to a Tom Sawyer staff member upon drop off.  The program will be held on the green level in room B1 and B2.