TRIGGERnometry "They Are Indoctrinating Your Children" - Bonnie Snyder
Mar 17, 2022
Bonnie Snyder, the Director of High School Outreach at FIRE and author of "Undoctrinate," dives into the troubling ideologies permeating American classrooms. She discusses the risks of indoctrination in education, critiquing the dangers of a singular narrative, especially with the rise of critical race theory. Snyder highlights the importance of transparency and parental authority in education. She also shares insights on the need for diverse perspectives and the challenges teachers face amidst shifting political climates, advocating for a balanced approach to protect students' welfare.
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Communist Manifesto in 10th Grade
- Bonnie Snyder's daughter was assigned the Communist Manifesto in 10th grade and asked to debate capitalism vs. communism.
- The class, given no resources on capitalism, concluded communism was superior, even with some students having factory-owning parents.
Origins and Expansion of CRT
- Critical Race Theory (CRT), originating in 1970s law schools, examines laws with disparate impacts.
- It has since expanded into other fields, becoming a tool for dismantling societal structures.
Left-Leaning Bias in Teaching
- The teaching profession's left-leaning skew contributes to the spread of critical theories in education.
- This bias is amplified by the lack of right-leaning individuals entering the profession.
