What is Happening with Critical Race Theory in Education?
The Harvard EdCast
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What Is Critical Race Theory?
Critical race theory is a theoretical to that began in legal studies, in law schools. It serves the same function in education as it does in politics. The nation has always had an explanation for iniquity - biogenetic or moral. But around the mid twentieth century, 19 fifties, you'l get a switch that says, well, tit's really not genetic. Some groups haven't had an equal opportunity. Nowis a powerful explanation. Yet they all get rolled back 19 54 brown versus board of education. Of our kids are still in segregated schools in 20 22. That didn't hold ffirmative action, voters rights. How many of our states have rolled back voters
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