CRT in Schools

narratives

Claims that K-12 curricula are infused with critical race theory and that schools are indoctrinating children with anti-white racism.

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weaponized-by

christopher-rufo

Strategically reframed and promoted the anti-CRT narrative as political weapon

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glenn-youngkin

Used CRT fears as central campaign strategy in 2021 Virginia gubernatorial race

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republican-party

Adopted as key education policy platform and fundraising issue

reinforces

great-replacement

Both narratives frame white identity as under systematic attack

evolved-into

groomer-panic

CRT panic expanded into broader accusations of inappropriate content in schools