Florida bans critical race theory

mama2one said:

from article in OP:

"makes specific mention of “theories that distort historical events” that are inconsistent with board policy, including any teaching that denies the Holocaust or espouses critical race theory, which the new rules say asserts “that racism is not merely the product of prejudice, but that racism is embedded in American society and its legal systems in order to uphold the supremacy of white persons.”

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That's not an example of a lesson or even an example of a lesson plan. That's just some quotes of what someone said about it.

mama2one said:

from another state planning to ban CRT:

"No state agency, school district, or school shall teach, instruct, or train any administrator, teacher, staff, member, or employee to adopt or believe any of the following concepts:
(1) One race or sex is inherently superior to another race
or sex;
(2) An individual, by virtue of the individual's race or
sex, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether
consciously or unconsciously;
(3) An individual should be discriminated against or
receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of the
individual's race;
(4) Members of one race cannot or should not attempt to
treat others without respect to race;"

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That's not an example of CRT or any lesson based on CRT.

I'd like someone to show me some CRT that has actually been taught to students. Exactly what is the hubbub about? Show me a textbook. Show me a worksheet. Show me some assigned homework. Is this anything that has actually happened in any public school?

mama2one said:

NJ prep school teacher quits over critical race theory



NYC teacher: We're damaging kids with 'Critical Race Theory'

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Where is an example of that school book, worskheet, or homework assignment I asked for?

Air Force Lt Col Matthew Lohmeier claimed the Air Force was teaching CRT and wrote a whole book about it. I bought his book and discovered although he talked about it for 200 pages, he never showed a single example of what they were supposedly actually teaching.

People are calling all sorts of things all sorts of labels just to stir political rabble. I want to see some examples. Nobody is showing examples. You still haven't shown any examples.

"Pics or it didn't happen."

Aldebaran said:

https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxn...1048/Why-Im-a-Racist-assignment.jpg?ve=1&tl=1

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So....where was the lie? It's the opinion of one man about himself. Is that what all the hubbub is about? I frankly don't see why that article can't be an item of discussion in a appropriately aged classroom.

Where in there did it indicate that racism was an immutable characteristic of white people? Rather, it seemed to express hope hat upon sufficient examination, he would, indeed, change his ways if necessary.

Critical Race Theory is the Frankfurt School's Critical Theory applied to race. It is critical theory because the theory is to criticize. Continuous, destructive criticism of all aspects of Western Civilization. Destructive criticism in the truest sense, in that its purpose is to destroy its target.

It comprises conspiracy theories about "systemic racism" and "white privilege" that differ from in an important respect. All other conspiracy theories, however outlandish, be they about the Bilderbergers, the Illuminati of even the Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion, are based on notions of cause and effect. Critical race theory has no use for such concepts. It starts with the premise that any failures on the part of non-Asian minorities can only be attributed to white oppression - not any particular action by white people, just a nebulous generic oppression that is allegedly woven into the very fabric of all social relations. This premise is untestable and unfalsifiable by design, and any attempt to challenge it is itself deemed racist, and hence immoral. Critical race theory is not an idea or a way of thinking. There is nothing cerebral involved. It is purely an activity of the limbic system, and its purpose is to limit the range of thought to within designed limits.

Thus it is diametrically opposed to the very purpose of schooling in any free society.

mama2one said:

Rejecting Critical Race Theory Is Possible and Happening in America - TFP


"Critical Race Theory is so contrary to Christian and traditional civic values that it is easy to destroy once exposed. Of course, the only real answer to the problems raised by racial issues is a return to the traditional teachings of the Catholic Church that informed Christian civilization. United by the love of God and each other, the Church has always held out the promise of dignity for all, regardless of race or ethnicity. The Marxist roots of Critical Race Theory, motivated by hate and extreme egalitarianism, can never create the unity they pretend to espouse."

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She told teachers to disguise CRT. As her memo continued, “Just pull the resource off Canvas so parents cannot see it…. Prior to the pandemic, you didn’t send everything home or have it available. You taught in your classroom and things were peachy keen. We are going old school….”

The Administration Caves

How the “secret” memo became public is a mystery, but storms of protest erupted. The Daily Wire quoted Assistant Superintendent Sherry Willott’s response.

“Yesterday an email was sent to middle and high school English Language Arts teachers…that suggested teachers hide or alter content visible to parents…. We want to assure you that the message was not reviewed or approved by anyone before it was sent…. We regret that this happened for many reasons…. Although we cannot share specifics related to a personnel matter, we can assure you that we find the email unacceptable, and it is certainly being addressed.”

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Where is that memo? I want to see those memos that leaked.

RDKirk said:

Where is that memo? I want to see those memos that leaked.

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You're saying that she made up the part about the memo ?

She quoted parts that were in it.

Unless you see the memo you won't believe it was sent out ?

JimR-OCDS said:

You're saying that she made up the part about the memo ?

She quoted parts that were in it.

Unless you see the memo you won't believe it was sent out ?

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The poster obviously merely linked a blog article that she found.

But if the memo could be quoted, it could be posted. Were is it?

That article speaks of a vast conspiracy within the education departments of entire school systems. There is no way such a thing can happen without there being plenty of hard evidence that can be found. Where are the syllabi? Where are the lesson plans? Where are the worksheets? Where are the homework assignments? Where are those memos?

Intelligence analysis was my business for decades. Yes, I do think the person who wrote the article made it up.

RDKirk said:

The poster obviously merely linked a blog article that she found.

But if the memo could be quoted, it could be posted. Were is it?

That article speaks of a vast conspiracy within the education departments of entire school systems. There is no way such a thing can happen without there being plenty of hard evidence that can be found. Where are the syllabi? Where are the lesson plans? Where are the worksheets? Where are the homework assignments? Where are those memos?

Intelligence analysis was my business for decades. Yes, I do think the person who wrote the article made it up.

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Not all articles, even in the mainstream media news sites will always publish memos in question, but will reference them and quote what is in them.

If there was no memo, or she misrepresented it, you can be sure other teachers would've claimed there was no memo, or it said differently.

JimR-OCDS said:

Not all articles, even in the mainstream media news sites will always publish memos in question, but will reference them and quote what is in them.

If there was no memo, or she misrepresented it, you can be sure other teachers would've claimed there was no memo, or it said differently.

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We don't know what other teachers are claiming. The teachers who claim there was a memo--and any other documents, any lesson plans, any syllabi, any instructional materials--have a duty to reveal them. People claim to have seen lessons on their children's computers...where are the screen captures?

When my daughter was being taught in a Hawaii public school by actual pagan priests to sing hymns to Pele, she brought the sheet home to show us. I want to see something like that now.

RDKirk said:

We don't know what other teachers are claiming. The teachers who claim there was a memo--and any other documents, any lesson plans, any syllabi, any instructional materials--have a duty to reveal them. People claim to have seen lessons on their children's computers...where are the screen captures?

When my daughter was being taught in a Hawaii public school by actual pagan priests to sing hymns to Pele, she brought the sheet home to show us. I want to see something like that now.

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She revealed there was a memo and what was on it.

All the teachers received the same memo.

The article doesn't have the actual memo, so placing that burden on the poster in here is unfair.