Washington, D.C. – This morning, NRSC Chairman Rick Scott pushed back on the narrative being pushed by Democrats and the media that critical race theory (CRT) isn’t being taught in schools. But it is being taught in schools – and parents are not happy about it.
They can lie all they want. Chairman Scott brought the receipts.
BRIANNA KEILAR: “Just to be clear, [CRT] is not in the curriculum.”
CHAIRMAN SCOTT: “In 2015, while Terry McAuliffe was governor, the Virginia Department of Education promoted incorporating a Critical Race Theory lens in education. You can still find it on the Department of Education’s website. Still there. In February 2019, a superintendent memo for the Virginia Department of Education promoted critical race theory and the idea of ‘white fragility.’”
BACKGROUND:
- On The Virginia Department of Education Website, A Presentation From 2015, When Terry McAuliffe Was Governor, Encourages Teachers To “Incorporate Critical Race Theory.” (Brenda L. Townsend Walker, “Legal Implications of School Discipline: Street ‘CRED’ (Culturally Responsive And Equitable Discipline),” Virginia Department Of Education, 9/22/15)
- In February 2019, A Superintendent Memo from The Virginia Department of Education Promoted Critical Race Theory And “White Fragility.” “Additionally, superintendent memo 050-19 can be found on the site from February 2019 promoting both Critical Race Theory and the idea of ‘white fragility.’” (Andrew Mark Miller, “Virginia Dept. Of Education Website Promotes CRT Despite McAuliffe Claims It’s ‘Never Been Taught’ There,” Fox News, 10/31/21)
- In 2019, Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane Sent a Memo to Virginia Public Schools Endorsing “Foundations Of Critical Race Theory In Education.” “Also in 2019, under Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam, Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane sent a memo to Virginia public schools endorsing ‘Foundations of Critical Race Theory in Education,’ as an important ‘tool’ that can “further spur developments in education.’” (Andrew Mark Miller, “Virginia Dept. Of Education Website Promotes CRT Despite McAuliffe Claims It’s ‘Never Been Taught’ There,” Fox News, 10/31/21)
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