Civics education was partly in the spotlight in 2021 because of critical race theory. The theory’s underpinning is that systemic racism continues to exist in the U.S. and impacts opportunities for and treatment of people of color. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has labeled the theory discriminatory and said teaching it violates state ...
Montana School Boards Association Executive Director Comments On Critical Race Theory
Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen asked Attorney General Austin Knudsen to issue an opinion on the legality of teaching Critical Race Theory in Montana and Knudsen said it is discriminatory and violates federal and state law. Monday, Executive Director of the Montana School Boards Association Lance Melton was on Voices of Mont...
Attorney General Knudsen Comments On Critical Race Theory Opinion
On Voices of Montana Monday, Attorney General Austin Knudsen talked about the opinion he issued at the request of the Superintendent of Public Instruction concerning Critical Race Theory. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-08_737.mp3
Superintendent Arntzen Calls Upon Attorney General To Challenge School Theory
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen has made a formal request of Attorney General Austin Knudsen to issue an opinion on the legality of teaching so-called antiracism and Critical Race Theory in Montana Public Schools. Montana is distinct in that the 1972 Constitution calls for the state to recognize the unique cultural her...