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February 14, 2022

Anti-CRT bills aim to outlaw discrimination, not free speech, advocates say

Republican legislators in states across the country have introduced legislation to combat the inculcation of critical race theory (CRT) in public schools, and while critics claim the bills attack free speech, advocates frame the issue as a matter of preventing discrimination on the basis of race and upholding federal civil rights law.

February 13, 2022

University of Virginia paid CRT proponent Ibram Kendi more than $500 per minute for lecture: report

Controversial author and Critical Race Theory advocate Ibram X. Kendi reportedly earned over $500 per minute to give a speech at the University of Virginia.

February 11, 2022

Rhode Island school holds celebrity event for those who 'identify as students of color or multiracial'

The Wheeler School in Rhode Island has prompted parent concerns about racial discrimination after it sent an invitation invitation for those identifying as “students of color” to attend a celebrity event.

February 9, 2022

VA school district seeks 'social media listening' for 'hate speech,’ to deter 'negative actions' towards staff

Fairfax County Public Schools is offering $200,000 for social media monitoring that would track users' relationships, hate speech, as well as counter violence and harassment.

February 9, 2022

Here's where the 1619 Project is gaining traction and facing challenges in the US

The 1619 Project has earned plenty of accolades and partners across the U.S. but has also encountered resistance from politicians at the state and federal level.

February 9, 2022

Human rights org applies Middle East anti-radicalism strategy to combat critical race theory in US

Hardwired Global, a human rights organization that has crafted curricula to promote peace and pluralism in the Middle East and North Africa, is launching a new effort to combat "divisive curriculums and teacher training programs" based on critical race theory (CRT).

February 8, 2022

Maryland county to 'transform' social studies curriculum to strengthen kids' 'sense of racial' identity

An anti-racism audit being conducted by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland will review its social studies curriculum for pre-K-12 students "through an antiracist lens."

February 7, 2022

Chris Rufo pushes back on anti-racism audits in schools: This is about turning children into activists

Chris Rufo reacted to recent educational initiatives to incorporate anti-racism audits for students.

February 5, 2022

War on critical race theory: Gov. Noem emerges as national leader in fight against classroom indoctrination

Gov. Noem has introduced some of the broadest protections against critical race theory for students in the entire country - and Newt Gingrich believes this could become a model for the nation.

February 3, 2022

Georgia parent calls out school district for deleting syllabus mentioning Marxism, CRT: 'Admission of guilt'

Sheri Mitchell, a parent in Gwinnett County, is calling for transparency from the school district. She said she has known critical race theory was being taught but was unable to prove it.