No, critical race theory is not taught in central Ohio public schools A viewer asked 10TV if critical race theory is taught in any central Ohio public schools and if it's part of the state curriculum. Author: Karina Nova Updated: 7:27 PM EDT July 26, 2021 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Teaching critical race theory has been a hot topic of discussion politically, among parents and educators. Simply put, critical race theory is the idea that to understand American history, you must consider the role of race and racism. THE QUESTION Is critical race taught in any central Ohio public school and is it part of the state curriculum?