Critical race theory in the classroom: Understanding the debate
Battle over how to teach race and racism in America’s schools
Replay Video UP NEXT Critical race theory, an academic concept about systemic racism, has become a target of Republican legislators in states across the country. At least six states have introduced bills that aim to place limitations on lessons about race and inequality being taught in American schools. None of the bills directly mention critical race theory in their text, but the legislators pushing these bills forward have invoked the educational movement while advocating for the legislation. Kimberlé Crenshaw, a founding critical race theorist and Columbia Law School professor, said the concept of critical race theory is being misrepresented and used as a political tool.
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By: Caleb Califano
OKLAHOMA CITY -
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education plans to denounce House Bill 1775 in their meeting Monday afternoon.
The controversial bill prohibiting critical race theory in schools was signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday.
The school board meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Clara Luper Center.
The board plans to take possible action on denouncing House Bill 1775.
The bill limits race and gender curriculum in secondary and post-secondary schools across the state.
Before the bill was ever signed by the governor on Friday, OKCPS Superintendent Sean McDaniel urged the governor to veto the bill.