Is it possible that this is actually happening? Do Democrats now realize that the double down on Critical Race Theory lessons in schools is an unsound strategy? Apparently, Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Robert Francis O’Rourke, an Irishman who goes by “Beto” to appeal to Latinos, has read the proverbial writing on the wall.
The Washington Examiner reports that
“I think you and I are probably both on the same page as well. We don’t see CRT being taught in our schools right now,” O’Rourke told a local who asked about the theory at a town hall Friday night in Victoria, Texas. “It is a course that is taught in law school.”
After being asked directly by the local whether CRT should be presented in schools, the Irishman said, “No, I don’t think it should be taught in our schools.”
It appears that O’Rourke, who is definitely not Latino, had a broken clock moment on Friday. There might be more to it than meets the eyes.
The Irishman, who is so white he makes Bill Gates look like 50 Cent, is speaking truthfully when he says the actual Critical Race Theory isn’t being taught in classrooms. Additionally, he’s correct when stating that the theory should be taught. NotK-12 students be given.
However, anyone who has paid even a modicum of attention to the issue knows that the issue isn’t the actual theory in classrooms; it is teachings inspired by the theory that are the problem. As many have pointed out, many of the lessons, which teach that white students should be labeled “oppressor” and non-whites labeled “oppressed,” come from the material written and advocated by those who created and pioneered the movement inspired by the theory.
Even if we believe the fake Latino, it is impossible to assume that O’Rourke does not want to infuse wokeism into the K-12 education system. Indeed, as more Democrats realize embracing CRT is equivalent to throwing their political ambitions into the Grand Canyon, we can expect more rhetorical subterfuge like what O’Rourke appears to be engaging in.
Even if the CRT issue appears to be waning after laws passed by GOP state legislatures, those seeking to safeguard their children’s education will need to remain vigilant. It is one example of many ways that the left could slip progressive ideas into schools. In fact, some have suggested that an educational trend known as “Social-Emotional Learning” might replace CRT or be presented alongside it.
This practice could be particularly more insidious in that it espouses many of the same tenets of CRT and promotes progressive ideas on “antiracism” which have been popularized by people like author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. It is disguised to aid children in their academic, emotional, and social success. This could also be used to help schools present wokeist views.
Let’s face it: The hard left is intent on indoctrinating children into their ideas. They desire a new generation of activists that can gain greater power within society and government. They have many options. They are presenting their views on gender and race in schools. This is part of a longer-term strategy and can only be stopped by parents and those who care about it. This will result in dire consequences for the country’s future if they do not stand up to the Left in this area.
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