While those already in power in education can make errors and mistakes without it causing their movement or team much harm, those trying to bring about change, and those fighting the establishment or system must be extra careful to avoid mistakes. Governor Youngkin and others credit the outrage over far
The shocking news that an outspoken extreme anti-Israel advocate was asked by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) to present at their 101st Annual Conference in November 2021 is troubling. While educators have unfortunately heard ripples of anti-Israel sentiment before, the fact that an extremist has made an
Critical Race Theory (CRT) and “social justice” are the starring themes of this year’s summer and fall workshops conducted by the largest national councils in education. Even with the “ban” on CRT in certain states, educators and leaders in the field are carrying on with even more “social justice” and
Many individuals and organizations are celebrating state and local governments passing weak legislation that “bans” Critical Race Theory from the classroom, but those who are doing so are selling false hope. With many putting their trust and faith in these flawed bills, and the summer break about to enter full
When a school, district, or department of education formally announces that they are adopting Critical Race Theory as part of their curriculum, they are merely announcing what has been taught in their schools for years, if not decades. If you are relieved that your school district has not adopted CRT
With recent reports of school districts adopting “social justice” curricula, it is important to note that, since most teachers have already been teaching it on their own, the announcements are only a formality. “Social justice” curriculum materials have increasingly been promoted for years within the educational organizations teachers use to
What is “social justice” curriculum? According to the National Council for the Social Studies National Standards for the Preparation of Social Studies Teachers, social justice curriculum “involves implementing curriculum and instruction that ‘actively seeks to recognize the diversity of the world and the complexities associated with issues of racism, sexism,
