Critical Race Theory /tags/critical-race-theory Critical Race Theory en-US Copyright Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMT Undercover videos claim to expose educators; plus, the process for removing school board members /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-02-09/accuracy-media-video-ohio-educators-process-removing-school-board-members A conservative nonprofit organization called Accuracy in Media recently released a video that purports to show local school administrators admitting that Critical Race Theory is being taught at their schools while being called something else. And several Ohio communities are trying to remove elected school board members from their seats. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-02-09/accuracy-media-video-ohio-educators-process-removing-school-board-members Commentary: Accuracy in Media pulls a stunt in Ohio to muddy the waters on Critical Race Theory /politics/2023-02-01/commentary-accuracy-in-media-ohio-critical-race-theory Accuracy in Media, a self-appointed "media watchdog" group, traps school administrators in conversations videotaped surreptitiously and cherry-picks their responses to make it appear they are endorsing teaching Critical Race Theory in their classrooms. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:01:59 GMT /politics/2023-02-01/commentary-accuracy-in-media-ohio-critical-race-theory Howard Wilkinson Forest Hills School District will not enforce controversial resolution, for now /education/2022-07-22/forest-hills-school-district-will-not-enforce-controversial-culture-kindness-resolution The board of the Forest Hills School District has agreed not to enforce its controversial "Culture of Kindness" resolution while a case against it plays out in federal court. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:15:04 GMT /education/2022-07-22/forest-hills-school-district-will-not-enforce-controversial-culture-kindness-resolution Jennifer Merritt Black students ask whose feelings matter when it comes to so-called 'anti CRT' bills /education/2022-03-21/black-students-education-kentucky-anti-crt-bills Supporters say anti-racist initiatives in schools make white students feel guilty, and promote a “victimhood” mindset among students of color. But some Black students and their parents are worried these bills threaten to roll back progress. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:14:51 GMT /education/2022-03-21/black-students-education-kentucky-anti-crt-bills Stephanie Wolf, Jess Clark Council condemns bill that would ban 'divisive concepts' in Ohio schools /politics/2022-03-16/council-condemns-bill-banning-divisive-concepts-ohio-schools House Bill 327 is similar to many bills across the country attempting to prohibit concepts like critical race theory. Reggie Harris says it's also an attack on queer communities. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 21:00:16 GMT /politics/2022-03-16/council-condemns-bill-banning-divisive-concepts-ohio-schools Becca Costello Commentary: Orwellian Republican Thought Police come for Ohio educators /politics/2022-03-09/commentary-republican-substitute-house-bill-327-ohio-teachers Substitute House Bill 327 is a piece of Republican legislation that would require Ohio's teachers to teach "both sides" of issues like slavery and gender discrimination. Opponents see it as thought control by politicians. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:36:00 GMT /politics/2022-03-09/commentary-republican-substitute-house-bill-327-ohio-teachers Howard Wilkinson Republican Bills To Restrict Teaching On Race And Policy Meet Opposition /politics/2021-09-29/republican-bills-to-restrict-teaching-on-race-and-policy-meet-opposition The bills would ban what sponsors call "critical race theory," a concept not currently taught in K-12 schools in Ohio. But opponents are pushing back at these bills as vague, simplistic and dangerous. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 21:18:18 GMT /politics/2021-09-29/republican-bills-to-restrict-teaching-on-race-and-policy-meet-opposition Karen Kasler Amidst Backlash, Ky. Education Leaders Stand By ‘Equity’ /education/2021-07-07/amidst-backlash-ky-education-leaders-stand-by-equity State and local education leaders doubled down on their commitment to racial equity Tuesday, during an hours-long legislative committee meeting about critical race theory. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 23:15:50 GMT /education/2021-07-07/amidst-backlash-ky-education-leaders-stand-by-equity Jess Clark There's a Big Debate About Critical Race Theory. Here's How a Sociologist Describes It /local-news/2021-06-29/theres-a-big-debate-about-critical-race-theory-heres-how-a-sociologist-describes-it Critical race theory was the hot button issue at a Nagel Middle School board meeting in Anderson Township in June. A crowd gathered to protest its… Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:48:48 GMT /local-news/2021-06-29/theres-a-big-debate-about-critical-race-theory-heres-how-a-sociologist-describes-it Michael Monks Commentary: Ohio GOP Uproar Over Critical Race Theory Is An Election Turnout Tool For 2022 /politics/2021-06-23/commentary-ohio-gop-uproar-over-critical-race-theory-is-an-election-turnout-tool-for-2022 Republicans in the Ohio General Assembly may lack many things, but chutzpah is not among them.Now many of these deep thinkers want to tell you what you… Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:00 GMT /politics/2021-06-23/commentary-ohio-gop-uproar-over-critical-race-theory-is-an-election-turnout-tool-for-2022 Howard Wilkinson