And this is the exact problem with CRT being picked up by Republicans in state level races and positions. They have inappropriately broadened the definition of CRT to include all teaching of our full American history -- and effectively want to "white wash" what is being taught in schools to exclude systemic racism & other topic.
The decisions on K-12 educational curriculum should be made by educational professionals, not state legislatures or elected state-level politicians.
But sadly GOP has found a topic that appeals to many parents & voters --and twisted it to their purposes to get elected. And let me say that it appears they will be very successful in using it in 2022 elections.
Earlier I stated what Democrats need to come out and say in response to eliminate this GOP talking point. Instead Democrats have doubled-down on progressive talking points supporting the use of CRT-lesson plans to divide children on the basis of race in classrooms -- which is both wrong & will cause Democrats significant issues in 2022 competitive races.
Dog whistles is how people get elected.....CRT became the GOP dog whistle for 2021 and everyone ran with it... including Youngkin but the Dems in VA dropped the ball and voters never questioned Youngkins claims. VA is another lesson in how Dems believe that just becuase the other side is taking a dumbass strategy they should just ignore it because people are smarter than that. Sorry but no.... the average voter is dumb as fuck and easily swayed. On both sides.
It is easy to come up with dog whistles when voters are stupid and prone to following the latest bullshit being fed to them by both parties or social media.