[BHS Etree] BUSD: 2020 Vision Community Forum and "First Generation" Film Screening, May 28 (Wed.)

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You are invited to a *2020 Vision Community Forum and screening of the 
documentary, /First Generation/*

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 6:00 to 8:45 PM
Where:  Malcolm X Elementary School, 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA
What: Come and hear about the exciting progress our community has made 
toward ending racial predictability of academic success in Berkeley's 
public schools. The update will highlight: Progress Data, Programs in 
Action, Next Steps and How to Get Involved.

The film, /First Generation/, will be shown from 6:45 to 8:45 and will 
include a brief discussion. The documentary screening is an invitation 
to our community to increase awareness and advocacy for all students' 
success and access to college. This documentary engenders community 
responsibility by shedding light on challenges some students may face as 
they embark on their journey. The film tells the story of four high 
school students - an inner city athlete, a small town waitress, a Samoan 
warrior dancer, and the daughter of  migrant field workers -- who set 
out to break the cycle of poverty and bring hope to their families and 
communities by pursuing a college education. This 65 minute documentary 
explores the problem of college access faced by first generation and 
low-income students and how their success as major implications for the 
future of our nation. For more information, visit: 
http://www.firstgenerationfilm.com

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