Grauer School Presents Film Screening of "Race to Nowhere"
Summary
“I saw kids who were anxious, depressed, physically ill, checking out, abusing drugs and, worst case, attempting suicide.We are graduating a generation of robo-students, unable to think and work independently, creatively and collaboratively.” The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Jacqueline Rush, one of the students highlighted in the film, and Dr. Stuart Grauer, Head of School.Students are burdened with the demand to become high achievers who excel in academics, extracurricular activities and community service, leaving little time for themselves of their families.School reform has become an urgent national issue in 2010 and the film addresses this topic in a compelling format.Race to Nowhere is a plea to families, educators, experts and policy makers to examine current assumptions on how to best prepare American youth for adulthood.We are graduating a generation of robo-students, unable to think and work independently, creatively and collaboratively.”The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Jacqueline Rush, one of the students highlighted in the film, and Dr. Stuart Grauer, Head of School.