Nebraska teachers union defends critical race theory, accuses critics of censorship

Leaders of national and Nebraska teachers unions are pushing back on critics of critical race theory and defending curriculum based on it.

They accuse opponents of trying to prevent teaching kids the truth about racism in America.

The National Education Association adopted a statement of support for CRT this month during its 2021 Representative Assembly, a nationwide virtual gathering of teachers that included more than 80 Nebraska representatives.

In approving the resolution, the assembly resolved to:

Share information on CRT — what it is, and what it is not — and to “fight back against anti-CRT rhetoric.”

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