Critical Race Theory in Schools
It’s basically impossible to open your news app without seeing a headline about Critical Race Theory, but what is it?
Could you explain it to a friend if they asked you for guidance? Could you give examples of how the laws in our country affect different groups of people based on the color of their skin? This episode will give you the tools and confidence you need to have these crucial conversations with the people you love.
In this episode you will learn:
- the basics of Critical Race Theory
- how “neutral” laws have a racial impact
- how to respond when someone is against CRT
- common myths about CRT
- how you can support teachers & get involved in your local school district
I’ve heard from hundreds of you that the people in your life are skeptical about what it might look like to teach children to use their critical thinking skills to examine race. Let’s work together to move closer to our values of inclusion, equity, and justice.
Ally Elementary
Ally Elementary and Ally Elementary Jr give parents and teachers a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that we discuss on the First Name Basis Podcast.
These programs allow parents and teachers to work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home or classroom. We use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to join you as you make a meaningful transformation and improve your communities through anti-racist action.
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 9: “Racism 101”
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2 Episode 12: “How To Talk To Your Children About Racism”
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3 Episode 19: “How You Can Help Stop Voter Suppression”
Critical Race Theory: An Introduction by Richard Delgado
Federal Probe of American Indian Boarding Schools Reflects Dark Chapter in US History
Maybe America Is Racist by Michael Harriot
The Stanford Open Policing Project
Rates of Drug Use & Sales By Race
This Book is Anti-racist by Tiffany Jewell
Langston Hughes “Let America Be America Again”
We Need To Teach The Truth About Systemic Racism, Say Educators
Turning Equity Lens On Schools Exposes White Unhappiness by Maureen Downey
Zinn Education Project #teachtruth Campaign
Zinn Education Project: Teachers Defy GOP Bills To Ban History Lessons
Song credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN
