Title: Critical race theory, 1619 Project targeted by Georgia, Arkansas lawmakers - Washington Times
Headings: Lawmakers in two states target teaching of critical race theory, 1619 Project
Lawmakers in two states target teaching of critical race theory, 1619 Project
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Content: They believe teaching assimilation is racist.” The legislative moves are reactions to liberal educators’ increased incorporation of critical race theory in curricula. Critical race theory has appeared in public schools, private schools and charter schools. School districts across the country, including the Los Angeles Unified School District, declared the first week of February as “Black Lives Matter School Week of Action.” It goes beyond teaching racial justice issues to include other equality issues. The program also features “trans-affirming,” “queer affirming” and various LGBTQ role-playing, workshops and reading for students. Proponents of critical race theory insist the material fosters a more inclusive environment for Black students and other minorities. “The goal of Black Lives Matter at School is to spark an ongoing movement of critical reflection and honest conversation and impactful actions in school communities for people of all ages to engage with racial justice,” according to the National Education Association, the nation’s largest teachers union. Los Angeles school officials said Black Lives Matter Week of Action instills social justice awareness into students. “We hope this effort helps to encourage courageous conversations in our schools regarding systemic racism, social injustice, racial and ethnic bias in our society,” Jackie Goldberg, vice president of the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education, said in sponsoring the motion.