Death Threats and Fights Over Critical Race Theory Have Driven at Least Six Educators to Resign
On 7/14/21 at 12:26 AM EDT
At least six educators across the country have resigned due to death threats and school board battles regarding Critical Race Theory (CRT). CRT is a field of study that analyzes race and racism as social dynamics throughout history.
Rydell Harrison, a Black school superintendent in Redding, Connecticut, resigned in June after only serving in the position since August 2020.
When he began the job, the regional school board had established a task force to address the racial climate in schools. The force was created after local students and alumni wrote to the board about their experiences with racism.