Start with some definitions and facts.
Critical race theory is an academic field that critiques issues of racial justice in the United States. It loops in the legal system and work of advocates to create a framework for understanding how racial discriminations works and is perpetuated in the United States.
It’s also not taught in K-12 schools, and has never been.
So why are right-wing ideologues exploiting this phrase? Why are parents swamping school board meetings? What’s going on here?
Put simply, many folks aren’t comfortable with exploring or…
