Nearly a dozen states want to ban critical race theory in schools By Caitlin O Kane Symbolic Justice
Earlier this month, Idaho Governor Brad Little became the first Republican governor to sign into law a bill that restricts educators from teaching a concept called critical race theory. And more could follow: Nearly a dozen states have introduced similar Republican-backed bills that would direct what students can and cannot be taught about the role of slavery in American history and the ongoing effects of racism in the U.S. today
. But critics say the legislation isn t aimed at what children are learning in the classroom.