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Congressman Byron Donalds says critical race theory does not belong in schools Published: August 3, 2021 5:03 PM EDT Updated: August 3, 2021 6:00 PM EDT Recommended One school district says a critical race theory is not a part of their curriculum, and a Southwest Florida congressman said he’ll make sure it stays that way. Critical race theory is an academic concept that seeks to examine U.S. law as it intersects with issues of race. Parents in Collier County joined Rep. Byron Donalds, who represents Collier County in Congress, as he spoke Tuesday about critical race theory at Collier County Public Schools. The State of Florida banned the teaching of critical race theory in schools this year. ....
Early in the days of COVID-19, the pandemic was said to shine a light that illuminated unacceptable health inequities within our society. In reality, the pandemic has become a searchlight, probing the horizon for all manner of both injustice and new opportunity. Academia requires exchange of ideas, to learn from others, and to watch for searchlights. With intention, we develop programs that benefit our students and assist our employees and faculty members in their pursuit of lifelong learning. We also secure the opportunity to learn from very wise people in other institutions, often from very far away. While COVID-19 has put the brakes on in-person interactions with visiting professors, it has also allowed us to become adept at learning from afar by virtual means. Two recent examples give pause for reflection. ....