Critical race theory, social and emotional learning, DEI, social justice, and other forms of wokeness are nothing new to the American education system.
Some buy into the divisive concepts, but most parents simply want their children to be proficient in math, reading, science, and other subjects when they graduate high school.
The past four years saw the public square become overtly obsessed with sexual and gender rhetoric. News cycles have been dominated with divisive education issues, such as attempted changes to Title IX, transgender rights, and the use of locker rooms and restrooms.
Again, parents simply want their children to graduate with essential competences and skills that don’t compromise or even sacrifice their ability to become successful citizens.
We’re not speaking in the literal sense of children being sacrificed on altars as was practiced in…
