Politics & Government
GOP Furor Over ‘Critical Race Theory' Hits College Campuses
Much of the "critical race theory" uproar to date has centered on teaching in K-12 schools.
July 1, 2021
Professors say the Republican effort to root out “critical race theory” is taking a toll on college campuses around the nation — places where academic freedom is supposed to encourage thought, discussion and analysis.
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Much of the “critical race theory” uproar to date has centered on teaching in K-12 schools. But several high-profile incidents, combined with new laws with unexpected effects, are raising worries about political interference in higher education.
Some of it may play out this fall as students return to classes and professors sort out what they can and cannot teach.
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