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Opinion: Racism – not teaching about it – is the real threat to education
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Messages casting suspicion on critical race theory have surfaced in the Beaverton School Board races, but teaching kids to think critically isn t a threat, the authors write. Rather, racism and inequality are the real concerns.
Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com
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Jordan Thierry and Justice Rajee
Thierry is a documentary filmmaker and lives in Beaverton. Rajee, a parent of two children in Beaverton School District, is a community organizer and lives in Beaverton.
One candidate for Beaverton School Board posted on her campaign Facebook page: “Let’s run from Critical Race Theory which teaches racism and go towards alternate solutions that creates unity and understanding.” Another candidate posted on her campaign Facebook page that “CRT (critical race theory) teaches hate.”
For some parents, the effort is welcome news.
Justice Rajee has two kids. One of them attends a Beaverton high school. He said Washington County is one of the most diverse counties in the state, and it will likely stay that way. That’s why it’s imperative work be done to not only hire more diverse teachers and staff, but keep them as well.
Credit: Justice Rajee
Justice Rajee with kids
He said more diverse staff would positively affect young people of color and could help them feel more at ease in the classroom.
“I think that it’s fantastic that there’s been some proactive efforts to plan for the future,” Rajee said.