Banning Critical Race Theory

Banning of Critical Race Theory in Texas

Texas is not the only state that has taken steps to limit critical race theory discussion in its classrooms. HB3979 is part of a national effort led by one side of the legislature to limit or ban the teaching of critical race theory. The inadequacies in urban education are many, from the lack of educational funding to the limited number of books in the library, all the way to their outdated facilities. Although there have been continued attempts at local and federal levels to improve education for low-income children, achievement within the inner-city…