Critical race theory pervasive in Virginia teacher training materials, contrary to Democratic claims

Posted on AllSides November 9th, 2021
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Teacher training materials in Virginia provide instructions for incorporating critical race theory into the classroom, and the state's education department website specifically recommends books promoting the framework — contradicting claims from prominent Democrats that it isn't taught in schools.

Foundations of Critical Race Theory in Education by Edward Taylor, David Gillborn, and Gloria Ladson-Billings is on a list of recommended reading for the Virginia Department of Education's Office of Equity and Community Engagement, which designed the department's “EdEquityVA ” initiative. The recommendation is just one of several for integrating critical race theory and related...

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