{"id":1379,"date":"2016-02-07T10:47:49","date_gmt":"2016-02-07T16:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/?p=1379"},"modified":"2016-10-18T16:30:06","modified_gmt":"2016-10-18T21:30:06","slug":"most-likely-to-succeed-screening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/most-likely-to-succeed-screening\/","title":{"rendered":"Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ to Screen \u2018Most Likely to Succeed\u2019 Documentary"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Educators will gather on Feb. 27 at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ to view and discuss the acclaimed documentary \u201cMost Likely to Succeed,\u201d which examines the history and shortcomings of education in the United States.\u00a0It is hoped the film screening will inspire St. Louis educators and parents to re-imagine education in the 21st century.<\/p>\n

The event begins with a screening of the film at 1:30 p.m. in the Auditorium, followed by a discussion, led by a panel of experts, on the implications for education. The screening is free and open to the public. To\u00a0RSVP, and for more information, visit\u00a0Connected Learning<\/a>. The film trailer may be viewed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“This film showcases the innovative, active learning approach of the School of Education. We take what Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ faculty know a lot about — engaging students in the learning process — and show our students how to apply it in K-12 settings,” says Steve Coxon, PhD, associate professor and\u00a0director of gifted education programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMost Likely to Succeed,\u201d directed by documentarian Greg Whitely, shows how change is possible in America\u2019s educational system. The film is an official selection at some of the nation\u2019s best film festivals, including the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival.<\/p>\n

The documentary has received high praise, including this from Sal Khan, of Khan Academy:\u00a0“The 21st century is going to be all about building, creating, and innovating. This remarkable film shows a path of how we can empower all of our children to do that.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The screening is co-sponsored by Connected Learning, in partnership with Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and Chesterfield Day School.<\/a><\/p>\n

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