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Why Parental Pushback Against Critical Race Theory Scares Democrats

Posted by William A. Jacobson on September 03, 2021 22 Comments

My appearance on Chicago's Morning Answer: "this is an issue that scares [Democrats] terribly because it cuts across racial groups. It cuts across ethnic groups. And it's very personal to parents. And that's why they're hitting so hard on it."

Critical Race Theory Permeates North Carolina Schools, Task Force Formed By Lt. Gov. Finds

Posted by Jeff Reynolds on August 26, 2021 10 Comments

One teacher said, "I pray you can do something to fix what is going on so I can continue to believe in what I do."

Arkansas AG: “Instituting Practices Based On Critical Race Theory” In Education Violates Anti-Discrimination Laws

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 17, 2021 14 Comments

"Any effort to take account of race in a way that differently accords benefits or opportunities or creates a hostile environment in an educational institution is almost certainly unlawful"

Alabama State Board of Education Bans Critical Race Theory

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 16, 2021 1 Comment

“the Alabama State Board of Education believes that all individuals are endowed with equal inalienable rights, without respect to race or sex.”

U. Nebraska Regents Rejects Resolution Calling For Academic Freedom From Critical Race Mandates

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 15, 2021 12 Comments

NU does not currently mandate CRT study or training, but it missed an opportunity to make a powerful statement in favor of the academic freedom to be free from CRT mandates.

Exposing the Truth About Critical Race Theory Week in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 14, 2021 0 Comments

Your weekly report on campus news.

Colorado Springs School District 49 Votes to Ban Critical Race Theory

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 13, 2021 10 Comments

Colorado Springs District 49 voted 3-2 to ban critical race theory (CRT) from its curriculum: Thursday night, nearly all of the public comments focused on a resolution to ban CRT in District 49. Parents opposing teaching CRIT claimed it would divide students. One parent who...

Teachers Unions Exposed To Anti-SLAPP Punitive Claim For Suing Mom Nicole Solas Over Critical Race Records

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 10, 2021 39 Comments

The lawsuit by Rhode Island affiliates of the National Education Association against South Kingstown mom Nicole Solas may turn out to be a historic mistake by the teachers unions, exposing them to punitive damages and discovery under the anti-SLAPP statute.

Unions May Have Major Legal Problem In Lawsuit Against RI Mom Nicole Solas Over Public Records Of Critical Race Teaching

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 09, 2021 23 Comments

Unions suing to stop school district from releasing allegedly non-public information about union members, but a 2004 RI Supreme Court case held "APRA provides neither a right to prevent the release of private information ... nor a remedy to compel nondisclosure"

“The fight over Critical Race Theory in education is a fight in many ways for our national survival”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 08, 2021 20 Comments

My address on Critical Race Theory in education to state legislators: "I want to talk about how you can save the nation.... If you wanted to think of a way to tear this country apart, it's hard to think of a way better than what they are doing."

University of Nebraska Board of Regents Prepares to Battle Over Critical Race Theory

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 05, 2021 4 Comments

"This resolution seeks to diminish these efforts and commitments by making faculty, students, and staff who do the important work of anti-racism targets in a politically constructed battle."

Teachers Union Sues Mom Nicole Solas To Prevent School District From Releasing Critical Race Teaching Records

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 04, 2021 54 Comments

Previously, Solas was threatened with a lawsuit by the South Kingstown School Committee for seeking too many records regarding Critical Race and Gender teaching, now the Rhode Island chapter of the National Education Association has actually filed suit claiming many of the records are "private."

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Appeals Judge Slams Critical Race Theory: “Prohibiting racial discrimination means we must be blind to race”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 02, 2021 44 Comments

"Equity" and other CRT approaches will eventually have a judicial reckoning. 5th Circuit Judge James C. Ho concurring opinion: "Citizens may fairly wonder how officials can condemn race-neutral policies as racist and defend explicitly race-conscious programs as inclusive."

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