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    DaveXA

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    Frankly, I'm completely ignorant when it comes to the Critical Race Theory curriculum. What is it, where does it come from, and is it legitimate? Has anyone here read it and maybe give a quick summary?

    If this has been covered in another thread, then I missed it.
     
    If it is not being taught, why does it matter if the voters want a law saying it won't be taught? Is it taking away from all the important work our elected reps and school boards are doing? LOL
     
    Farb said:
    If it is not being taught, why does it matter if the voters want a law saying it won't be taught? Is it taking away from all the important work our elected reps and school boards are doing? LOL
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    yes, they need that time to decide how many bathrooms we need added to campuses.
     
    Farb said:
    If it is not being taught, why does it matter if the voters want a law saying it won't be taught? Is it taking away from all the important work our elected reps and school boards are doing? LOL
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    Come on, pass a law that it can't be taught? Why would you ever allow that? It's a point of view. (well, it's probably the truth also)

    I took Howard Zinn's course at BU in 1970, he preached revolting against the US government. No one stopped him. Further, the class was so popular they had to move it from a classroom to an auditorium and even then it was standing room only.
     
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    BullSheetBuddha said:
    Come on, pass a law that it can't be taught? Why would you ever allow that? It's a point of view.

    I took Howard Zinn's course at BU in 1970, he preached revolting against the US government. No one stopped him. Further, the class was so popular they had to move it from a classroom to an auditorium and even then it was standing room only.
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    Are we discussing college or elementary?
     
    BullSheetBuddha said:
    What difference does it make? A law to not teach a topic is crazy.
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    Obviously the voters in those areas don't think it is crazy.

    Do you suggest teaching grade school kids the same thing as college graduation courses? I think that is what you are saying.
     
    Farb said:
    Obviously the voters in those areas don't think it is crazy.

    Do you suggest teaching grade school kids the same thing as college graduation courses? I think that is what you are saying.
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    Do we have a law anywhere saying you can't talk about Howard Zinn and revolution in grade school?
     
    Farb said:
    I don't think so, do we?
    Why would anyone want to discuss Zinn or his 'history' book?
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    So don't worry about CRT then.

    "WHY HAS IT BECOME SO POLITICIZED?
    Resistance to critical race theory is not a new phenomenon. However, the term jumped into headlines and social media feeds in recent years when, in a Constitution Day speech at the National Archives, former president Donald Trump characterized education that takes a critical lens as “radical” and “ideological poison.” Trump went on to attack the “1619 Project” and announced an executive order establishing the short-lived “1776 Commission” to “promote patriotic education.” He also issued a subsequent executive order banning government contractors from conducting racial sensitivity and diversity training in the workplace.

    The executive orders were a reaction to educational initiatives—like the “1619 Project” or the work of Howard Zinn—designed to examine professional development, pedagogy, teaching and learning through a critical lens, labeling any approach that acknowledges American racism, white supremacy, white privilege, intersectionality, microaggressions, and the like as dangerous, unpatriotic and, ironically, racist."

    https://educationpost.org/explained...MIoqXG98nB9QIVxN7ICh19HAVvEAAYASAAEgIinfD_BwE
     
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    BullSheetBuddha said:
    So don't worry about CRT then.

    "WHY HAS IT BECOME SO POLITICIZED?
    Resistance to critical race theory is not a new phenomenon. However, the term jumped into headlines and social media feeds in recent years when, in a Constitution Day speech at the National Archives, former president Donald Trump characterized education that takes a critical lens as “radical” and “ideological poison.” Trump went on to attack the “1619 Project” and announced an executive order establishing the short-lived “1776 Commission” to “promote patriotic education.” He also issued a subsequent executive order banning government contractors from conducting racial sensitivity and diversity training in the workplace.

    The executive orders were a reaction to educational initiatives—like the “1619 Project” or the work of Howard Zinn—designed to examine professional development, pedagogy, teaching and learning through a critical lens, labeling any approach that acknowledges American racism, white supremacy, white privilege, intersectionality, microaggressions, and the like as dangerous, unpatriotic and, ironically, racist."

    https://educationpost.org/explained...MIoqXG98nB9QIVxN7ICh19HAVvEAAYASAAEgIinfD_BwE
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    Sorry, I can't take anything backed by state run education as very serious in the current climate.
     
    Farb said:
    Many don't, except those that believe it, with the exception of @SystemShock. ;)
    So much like the Bible, Zinn definitely takes an act of faith and religious zealous to believe him or his 'teachings'.
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    Was it his service to the country in WWII or his vast education that makes you dislike him?


    No wait, I think I have it, you are mad that he helped end segregation?

    You dont like him cause mary Grabar says the 1619 project is anti-american?



    So what of his "teachings" have you read?
     

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