The latest front in the culture wars over how U.S. students should learn history and civics is the concept of critical race theory, an intellectual tool set for examining systemic racism. With roots in academia, the framework has become a flash point as Republican officials across the country seek to prevent it from being taught in schools.
What is critical race theory, and why do Republicans want to ban it in schools?
By Marisa Iati
May 29, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. EDT