Why teachers and parents should be concerned about Critical Race Theory

The divisive American political theory that’s making its way to a school near you

First, a disclaimer. I am not going to describe Critical Race Theory (CRT) in a way that will satisfy a purist or an advocate. As we shall see, it would be impossible for me to do so. Instead, I am going to describe it as you are likely to encounter it in your local school and community and this will include some ideas that are not strictly canonical bu…