The Highline Schools Foundation Symposium Series, a bi-annual event at which the foundation will bring education-related issues to the community for reflection and dialogue, will kick off with a presentation of the documentary, "Race to Nowhere."

The showing will be held at the Mount Rainier High School Theater, 22450 19th Ave. S. on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m.

"Race to Nowhere," produced by Reel Link Films and written by Vicki Abeles, offers a close-up look at the pressures on today's students to achieve.

This thought-provoking film tells personal stories of over-scheduled and over-stressed students, parents, and educators, as they try to navigate their way to getting into college.

The close of the film provides helpful action items for various interest groups including students, parents, educators, administrators, and policy makers.

A brief question and answer session will follow the film, moderated by parent educator Jan Faull, M.Ed.

Tickets can be purchased for $10 in advance online at highlineschoolsfoundation.org or for $15 at the door on a space-available basis.