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Texas House passes bill targeting ‘critical race theory’ over objections from education, civics and business groups The legislation could have a chilling effect on teaching students about racism and how to be engaged citizens, advocates say Michael Woodmansee brought a 'No CRT' sign to show concern about critical race theory being taught in schools during a heated debate about diversity and inclusion at Plano ISD's board meeting on May 4.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer) 6:18 p.m.: This story has been updated throughout to reflect Tuesday evening’s debate on the legislation. A bill that e...

Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune / Originally published on May 5, 2021 1:00 pm Mirroring moves by other red-state legislatures across the country, Texas Republicans are attempting to reach into classrooms and limit what public school students are taught about the nation's historical subjugation of people of color. Two bills moving through the Texas Legislature would bar the teaching of critical race theory, an academic discipline that views race as a social construct and examines how racism has shaped legal and social systems. Decrying critical race theory has emerged as a co...

Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Mirroring moves by other red-state legislatures across the country, Texas Republicans are attempting to reach into classrooms and limit what public school students are taught about the nation's historical subjugation of people of color. Two bills moving through the Texas Legislature would bar the teaching of critical race theory, an academic discipline that views race as a social construct and examines how racism has shaped lega...

GOP lawmakers want to ban 'woke philosophies' like critical race theory in Texas schools Posted By Duncan Agnew, The Texas Tribune on Wed, May 5, 2021 at 1:29 PM click to enlarge Texas Tribune / Michael Stravato Texas lawmakers are seeking to limit how and what public school students are taught about race. Mirroring moves by other red-state legislatures ac...