'Race To Nowhere' Comes to Quince Orchard High School

It's the film that has parents, educators and students asking the question "How much is too much pressure on kids?" On Thursday night that discussion comes to Quince Orchard High School.

The Quince Orchard High School PTSA, Lakelands Park Middle School PTSA and Rachel Carson PTA have teamed up to present a showing of "," followed by a panel discussion on the issues brought up in the film.

The film examines the dangers inherent for children and parents in a culture where every child is expected to excel beyond reasonable expectations. Featuring a mix of interviews with parents, teachers and students, the film paints a startling picture of the rigours pressure placed on students as young as elementary school.

Producer and Co-Director Vicki Abeles, a mother who has watched each of her three kids battle academic stress, lends her personal insight to an issue that's being discussed and deeply felt across the country.

When in December, nearly 500 people attended. Many said they planned to organize to bring their concerns to the Montgomery County School Board.

"Race to Nowhere" begins at 7 p.m. in the Quince Orchard auditorium. A panel discussion will follow, led by Judy Bass, founder of Bass Educational Services in Rockville, and Jenni Pfeiffer, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at George Washington University. Tickets are $10 if purchased online and $15 at the door.

Stay tuned for a discussion of this topic in next week's Mom Talk Q&A.