When asked the question, "What is a theory?" most of my students (regardless of age or educational level) respond with an explanation that is akin to "a reasonable, educated/informed guess." Indeed, ...

To hear some describe it, critical race theory is Marxism, a threat to the American way of life, reverse racism and a scheme to indoctrinate children. The reality is less sensationalistic. "It's a ...

There are over 11,000 videos on TikTok using the hashtag "let them theory" Jordana Comiter is an Associate Editor on the Evergreen team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work ...

A theory never becomes a fact. It is an explanation of one or more facts. Many scientists, including the late Stephen Hawking, are happy to say that a theory never becomes a fact. It is always an ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — It has become a major issue in the Virginia governor’s race. Former President Donald Trump has railed against it. Republicans in the U.S. Senate introduced a resolution condemning ...

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Three words – critical race theory – are getting a lot of attention across the country. Some states have recently passed legislation banning critical race theory, while other states have embraced it.

Critical race theory is a collection of ideas about systemic bias and privilege. Conservative elected officials in about a dozen states have moved to bar critical race theory in public schools or ...

Three words — critical race theory — are getting a lot of attention in Indiana and elsewhere. The topic is showing up in comments from Hoosier parents at local education forums and on social media and ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, is pushing forward on a reworked civics education curriculum for K-12 students. For DeSantis, the new plan is as much on what it bans, as what it promotes.