What is Critical Race Theory?
“Critical Race Theory (CRT) recognizes that racism is engrained in the fabric and system of the American society. The individual racist need not exist to note that institutional racism is pervasive in the dominant culture. This is the analytical lens that CRT uses in examining existing power structures. CRT identifies that these power structures are based on white privilege and white supremacy, which perpetuates the marginalization of people of color. CRT also rejects the traditions of liberalism and meritocracy. Legal discourse says that the law is neutral and colorblind, however, CRT challenges this legal “truth” by examining liberalism and meritocracy as a vehicle for self-interest, power, and privilege.”
What Does it mean to be opposed to CRt?
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is Critical race Theory Illegal?
“A teacher shall not give instruction and a school district shall not sponsor any activity that promotes a discriminatory bias on the basis of race or ethnicity” California Educational Code 51500
“The state board and any governing board shall not adopt any textbooks or other instructional materials for use in the public schools that contain any matter reflecting adversely upon persons on the basis of race or ethnicity” California Educational Code 51501
“No teacher giving instruction in any school, or on any property belonging to any agencies included in the public school system, shall advocate or teach communism with the intent to indoctrinate or to inculcate in the mind of any pupil a preference for communism.” California Ed Code 51530
“Students cannot be required to affirm or disavow any world view, religious belief or political opinion.” California Ed Code 49091.12
Is CRT taught in Palos Verdes Schools?
PVPUSD is currently offering a course titled Ethnic Studies. Ethnic Studies- Course Description
PVPUSD offered an event for parents on race and racism with Dr. Tyrone Howard. Dr. Howard’s recommended reading list
How expensive is crt?
In December of 2021, PVPUSD received a block grant from the state to be spent on professional training for teachers and administrators. Although the district has the option to spend these funds on professional development in academic instruction, the current school board has opted to allocate $520,973.00 toward training teachers in “restorative justice” and “implicit bias”.