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Documentary and discussion look at education issues

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The documentary “Waiting for Superman” will be screened at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, at the Albert-Carlton Library in Cashiers. The movie chronicles the state of the nation’s public schools.

After the film, charter school advocate and activist Ned Fox Jr. will lead a question and answer session. Fox served as headmaster for Charlotte Latin School from 1976-2001 and is active in the charter school debate.

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