Foxcroft School will present a public screening of Most Likely to Succeed, the thought-provoking documentary on education in the 21st century, on Wednesday, August 19 at the Middleburg Community Center.

The event begins at 5 p.m. and is free. All are welcome but space is limited; please call 540.687.4322 or email Susan.Rhood@foxcroft.org to reserve a spot.

Directed by acclaimed documentarian Greg Whiteley, Most Likely to Succeed examines the history of education, demonstrating the growing shortcomings of the traditional school model in today's innovative world. The 90-minute film addresses critical issues affecting education and conveys the urgency of moving schools into the 21st century. By posing questions, rather than attempting to push a specific point of view, it has engaged and inspired people across a wide range of audiences.

"I saw Most Likely to Succeed last February and it struck me as a powerful conversation starter for our teachers to imagine how we can best prepare our students for their futures," says Foxcroft Head of School, Catherine S. McGehee, who has invited several area schools to bring their faculties. "The more people engaged in the discussion the better the ideas will be. That's why it's so important to share this event with the entire community."

Most Likely to Succeed is an official selection of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival and has been called one of "the best edu-documentaries ever produced" by Education Week. The Huffington Post asserts that it "delivers a message Americans need to hear, and desperately," and Film Threat adds, "this film should be a required course for all parents and educators."

To view a trailer or learn more about the film, visit the Most Likely to Succeed website at mltsfilm.org.