Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

It should be taught as one point of view and methodology, but other views of race and institutionalism should be taught.

No, it may depend on the school if they like to teach it, or recommend it.

critical race theory is a law school course and is not being taught in k-12 schools stop falling for this fox news propaganda

it should be choosable

This is not something that would be taught in K-12 education in any event

CRT is NOT taught in k-12 schools. It is a graduate level theory of how race and the law intersect. Stop using Republican buzz words as if they are valid!

No, because Critical race theory is not taught in K-12 education.

It's not taught in schools.

No, but students should not be shielded from learning about racial issues

CRT is not taught anywhere except for law schools. Republicans are using this as a point to gain white voters (it is working). However, I do think CRT should be taught.

Only at a mature age 10-12 grade

No

No, critical race theory is inaccurate and wouldn't be the proper method to address dark points in our nation.

No, unless it’s as an elective

Yes, along with many other stances.

No, and make that dishonest and racist propaganda illegal.

This question is phrased so poorly and it is clear that whoever wrote the question, the "Learn More" section, and the answers has a clear misunderstanding of what critical race theory even means, as well as a misunderstanding of what anyone's stance on the subject is. This question is somewhat topical and should be asked on this quiz, but needs to be significantly rewritten.

CRT is inherently racist, dividing the population into oppressed and oppressor.

I think kids should learn about racism but learn about it in a negative way and learn that everyone is the same and arent to be discriminated because of the color skin.

Yes, but age-based context provided to students as it relates to the real world. It should not be a zero-sum that you are either inherently racist or inherently disadvantaged because it degrades both parties regardless of their personal situations. Carefully articulated context and critical thought processes should be utilized in explaining things.

No because this in a non-issue fabricated by the right. CRT is a college level concept that is not, and never has been, taught in k-12

No and ban CRT

Yes and no. I'd say that history should be taught in full, however unless the class is specifically made for these discussions than they shouldn't have to talk about it.

Race theory is constructed by whiteness and should be abolished. But history and culture should still be taught

Yes, but allow families to opt-out of it

Yes, but only as an elective for teenagers

Teach the history of African Americans but do not forget that no one is born racist. People become racist.

My view when it comes to K-12 education, tell it how it actually happened. No Intersectionality, no IDpolism, no jingoism, just straight raw facts about the history of our country from the hunter-gatherers at the Bering Strait to the most possible recent times.

It should be up to each individual school district to decide

Critical Race theory is not taught in K-12 Education. This question is not relevant.

No, nothing which could influence the political, philosophical, or religious beliefs of a child should be taught in K-12 education

This is irrelevant as critical race theory is a law school topic and is not taught on the k-12 level

yes, maybe not at such a a young age but kids should also be taught that they are all equal as a person.

It depends on how critical race theory is taught. If it is taught through a nuanced and comprehensive lens and American institutions, laws, and history that are not inherently racist are not labeled racist in the classroom, I will more likely support it.

No, critical race theory leads to division amongst the people based on the color of their skin.

Yes, but not by force of government. Schools can decide.

No, students should be taught the facts and be allowed to determine their own meanings from the facts.

No, because CRT is a graduate-level concept and is not appropriate at the K-12 level. But students should be made aware of the historical foundations for some of the major problems we have in contemporary US.

I think they should be taught about the Black history and how it affected us, so they know why and when. Another thing, they should also be taught when they seem to be ready, because a five year old might not understand the concept, so it is better to give this in 6th or 7th grade an up, also teaching them that everyone is equal.

The Frankfurt School's Critical Theories do a great deal to avoid "class analysis" of race (and other) issues, while centering race itself. It's unscientific and it's used to weaken class warfare. It's used to divide the proletariat.

No, but they should be taught about racial and cultural struggles in society to acknowledge the plight of minorities in America.

No, it is not developmentally appropriate to teach graduate-level concepts at the K-12 level.

Critical Race Theory is not taught at the K-12 level

No, not as currently practiced; CRT needs to be reformed to respect honest analysis over narrative.

Yes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist

No, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin

Yes, and also add Intersectionality and the 1619 Project to the curriculum

This question is stupid and divisive because most people in the USA don't even know what CRT even is. It isn't taught in K-12 now and it is too complicated of a topic for K-12. Do away with the whitewashing of American History and include the systemic racism that has always been part of American History. Teach kids to be media literate and how to think critically rather than trying to politicize CRT by feeding people an incorrect definition.

Yes

Yes, but CRT needs to be legally defined and limited to historical contexts

No, their too little to fully understand the problem and there are much more important, crucial skills they need to learn and focus on at an early age.

students should be taught this but in a way that doesn't make them treat people differently

no our students need the correct history. we need to teach discipline and personal responsibility.

No but we should teach children that the Democratic Party is inherently racist.

Yes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist, but we should start to introduce this after they have reached adulthood and gained the ability of critical thinking.

Yes, and we should start at a young age in an appropriate manner.

No, but we should make sure to reach our children to tolerate others regardless of what they look like and instead judge others based on their character and to simply treat others the way we want to be treated

No, but this is a non issue. CRT is a niche Academic subject. Government should not get involved with academia. period.

No, but only because CRT is a graduate-level law course. Kids should still be taught the unadulterated truth about our country though. Our history should not be whitewashed in schools.

Kids should understand what's bad about racism and why, at the earliest age possible. If we don't teach our kids about racism at 5 years old, trying to teach them about it at 15, is damn near impossible. I couldn't drive til I was 17, but I was taught how to drive at 12.

Should it be taught as truth? No. Should it be proposed as a potential cause for social tension? Yes.

This question poses an unfair dichotomy. While I don't believe CRT should be taught, I do believe institutional and intrapersonal racism must be addressed in K-12.

Yes, but only if we acknowledge that humans regardless of culture, skin color, political ideology, religious beliefs etc. have been both peaceful and violent with each other.

Yes, but not until they are in college

They can be, but we avoid incendiary language and speak accurately about what CRT is when doing so. For example, this website uses an incorrect definition of Critical Race Theory.

I really don't understand this question

Regardless, this should be decided by individual schools, not the government.

It should be offered as extra credit only if the parents vote it in.

No, dont bring up racism and people wont be racists.

Yes, but without the white shame dogma that tends to circulate.

Kids should be educated about racism and its effects on society, but should not be taught that anyone is inherently racist.

i don't get what this means

No, critical race theory is a high level legal theory that is standard in law schools.

Critical Race Theory is not taught in K-12 education.

No, but teach that being of certain races have more chance of certain outcomes.

‘Critical Race Theory’ as a term misrepresents what activists want to add to the curriculum.

it shouldn't matter what race you are

yes to teach the diciplinary actions that will be cause if that happenes

No, critical race theory is false.

Teach history but do not claim that every white person is racist.

Yes and add intersectionality and the 1619 project but also make sure that students know they are in charge of how they treat others so it is their choice not to be racist by acting on their privilege.

No. Color blindness isn't a thing. We should be teaching equality and backing it up with our actions by breaking down the barriers that have been erected. We should teach how "white" isn't an actual race and how it came to be and why.

Yes, but it should be taught in a non-partisan way that isn’t taught as a “fact”, but rather what it is: a theory

No, but students should be aware that sources found can be biased and should be researched.

Critical Race Theory is a graduate-level area of study and was never introduced to K-12 schools to begin with. Therefore, this question is pointless.

race should not have anything to do with school- nor should it be a problem in schools

Yes, but not until they are teenagers

Teach both sides.

No, because in the end it's still trying to make another race superior.

Yes because you are not born a racist, you are raised as it... so I believe bringing up such discussion for younger kids will show them we are all equal and show them to have kindness to other people that are different colors and/or shapes hoping that it will give us hope for our new generation of children and one step closer to ending most racism... we can not end it all no matter how much we want but at least the vast majority of it

Yes, they should be taught to treat everyone the same since their beginning of their education.

No, but they should be taught about racism and other social injustices in order to work towards making a better future that they can lead to be better.

No, anything that has the potential to influence a child's ideological, philosophical, or political beliefs should not be taught in K-12 education

No, but reform curriculum to give a more honest look at our institutions, laws, and history regarding race relations

Regardless, the laws that ban "critical race theory" are too vague

Regardless, the laws that ban critical race theory are too vague

No, we should not be teaching lies in school

This question cannot be answered without first defining what is meant by "Critical Race Theory".

No, but it is currently not taught in K-12