Documentary and Public Forum on School Funding

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The Indiana State Teachers Association and LPAC-20, a local political action committee for education, is hosting a screening of the critically acclaimed 2016 documentary “Backpack Full of Cash” on Saturday, February 2 at Harrison High School.

The film explores the cost of privatization efforts to public schools across the country and it will be followed by a panel discussion including Sen. Vaneta Becker, Rep. Ryan Hatfield, EVSC Superintendent Dr. David Smith, Warrick County School Corporation Superintendent Brad Schneider, EVSC School Board member Andy Guarino, and Education Justice Advocate Dountonia S. Batts.

The free and open-to-the-public event will take place in the Harrison High School Auditorium, beginning with a reception at 9:30 AM. The film will begin at 10:00 AM with the panel discussion to follow.