Federalist Radio Hour ‘The Lost Decade’: How DEI Cheated Our Children
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Apr 15, 2025 Steven Wilson, a senior fellow at the Pioneer Institute and co-founder of the National Summer School Initiative, breaks down the decline of the American education system. He critiques the detrimental effects of social justice initiatives on learning outcomes, arguing that they worsen disparities. Wilson urges a shift from low expectations and flawed ideologies to rigorous teaching standards. He also discusses the growing distrust in higher education and the need for openness to diverse viewpoints to foster a better educational environment for future generations.
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Social Justice Education's Downfall
- Social justice education aims to address achievement gaps but has counterproductive effects.
- It leaves marginalized students further behind by denying them a strong academic education.
KIPP Schools' Success and Decline
- KIPP schools demonstrated that a focus on academic excellence could close and reverse achievement gaps.
- After 2020, many schools shifted to anti-racism programs, leading to a decline in academic performance.
The Rise of Anti-intellectualism
- Informing students that the world is rigged against them hinders their engagement and optimism.
- The shift towards anti-racism in schools stems from a new generation of teachers influenced by ideologies like critical pedagogy and racial essentialism.