Is a new stealthy form of racism being taught in Iowa schools?
The answer appears to be yes. Ames Community School District (ACSD) has become the most obvious example of this sneaky movement. The ACSD pushed left-wing political ideology under the guise of diversity, equity and inclusion. ACSD Director of Equity Anthony Jones admitted as much when he said, “What we are doing is bringing ideology into the conversation, but not just ideology, we are also bringing people.”
What exactly is this ideology? It is all based on something called Critical Race Theory (CRT). It decrees the American social fabric is fundamentally constructed in race.
Ames Tribune
An Iowa lawmaker on Tuesday called Ames Black Lives Matter at School week an abuse of power and misuse of resources, while district leaders defended the importance of affirming diverse identities in the classroom.
The district kicked off Black History Month on Feb. 1 with the Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action, during which teachers engaged students with a set of 13 guiding principles through free resources from outside organizations. Stated goals for the week included to affirm students diverse Black identities, offer them a sense of belonging they might not otherwise have been feeling, and expand students perspectives on Black history and life.
An Iowa House of Representatives committee wants to hear from Ames Community School District officials how classroom materials were prepared for the district s recent Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action.