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GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MAY JUNE 2016 37 goodBALANCE ABOUT THE FILM Race to Nowhere is a film that calls us to challengecurrentthinkingabouthowweprepare our children for success. Named by TakePart. com as one of 10 Education Documentaries You Dont Want to Miss Race to Nowhere brings communities together to spark dialogue and galvanize change in Americas schools. Featuring the heartbreaking stories of students across the country who have been pushed to the brink by over-scheduling over-testing and the relentless pressure to achieveRace to Nowhere points to a silent epidemic in our schools. Through the testimony of educators parents and education experts it reveals an education system in which cheating has become commonplace studentshavebecomedisengagedstress-related illness depression and burnout are rampant and young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired. Shown nationwide and internationally in more than 7000 schools universities cinemas hospitals corporations and community centersRace to Nowherehas become the centerpiece of a nationwide grassroots movement for the transformation of education. KATIE COURIC INTERVIEWS DIRECTOR VICKI ABELES AT cbsnews.comvideos katiecouric-race-to-nowhere Over-scheduled stressed-out kids arent just less competitive they are miserable. One study found that 15 of U.S. high school students had seriously considered suicide. This film is a poignant reminder that straight As and high SAT scores are not the Holy Grail. We all want our kids to excel but Id take a happy child over a depressed successany day of the week. - Katie Couric former CBS News Anchor and talk show host SEE MORE AT RACETONOWHERE.COM Katie Couric left with Race to Nowhere directorVicki Abeles during the CBS News interview. Photocourtesyofracetonowhere.com.