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Gov. Ron DeSantis and other GOP supporters argue that critical race theory distorts America's history so students "hate their country." Opponents argue the governor favors "hiding facts" from students and is wrongly trying to prevent schools from addressing racism.
Collier County School Board Hears From Angry Citizens About Possible CRT Content in Textbooks
On June 7, the Collier County School Board (CCSB) in Flordia convened a public hearing to discuss textbooks being considered for adoption by their respective districts. They also heard comments from angry citizens regarding concerns of possible Critical Race Theory (CRT) content in those textbooks.
The hearing was attended by approximately 60 Collier County residents. Among them were the 15 citizens who had registered to have three minutes to address the board directly. While thirteen of those registered to provide comments were angry citizens who adamantly oppose the adoption of the textbooks which they believe opens the door for teachers to indoctrinate their children with CRT two were Collier County educators, who insisted there was nothing to fear.
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NAPLES, Fla., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Florida Citizens Alliance is asking Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran to halt the adoption of English Language Arts textbooks to ensure they do not contain Critical Race Theory.
In addition, the organization wants the state to prohibit any school district in Florida from accepting federal grants related to Critical Race Theory and similar topics. The Governor has the executive power as Florida s Governor and with the 10th Amendment to just say no, said Keith Flaugh, a Founder and Managing Director of Florida Citizens Alliance (FLCA). If not, Critical Race Theory will be a huge embarrassment in Florida; and it will be infused into our classrooms for the next 4-6 years.
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