Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

Yes

Yes, but not until they are teenagers

Critical Race Theory is a complex academic legal theory that is not, and cannot be, taught to children of school age. The idea that it is being taught is a lie perpetuated by those with an agenda to undermine equality initiatives.

It should be acknowledged and taught, but so should other race theories as well, and opposing points to it should be taught too.

No, telling whites children they are inherently racist is not only racist in itself but also increases the likelihood of those children being racist in the future. Racism exists against all cultures and therefore only awareness is required. People need to be less sensitive and move on.

Everyone no matter what color of their skin should be treated equally and fairly. Intersectionality and tribalism worsens bigotry yet also add working class history to the curriculim. Also, focus on that our institutions, laws and history are inherently racist and classist.

Yes, but only in secondary schools

Yes, but in a way that demonstrates how we can learn from our mistakes and move forward into a more just society without stirring a hatred between races

No , CRT is a lie and should not be taught as it is based on the misconception white people are inherently racist

Not all laws and history are racist and nobody is born racist, so acceptance should be taught as well as historical mistakes

Students should be informed of racism and racism in institutions and history but that it is wrong and everybody should be treated equally regardless of race

Yes as long as it educates from both sides and not just from one perspective. This then avoids racism on both sides within the teaching of it

This is stupid: Critical Race Theory is a university level topic. It's like asking if quantum theory should be taught in nursery.

No, critical race theory shouldn't be taught in schools, because it is university level. However yes basic racial equality practices should be used in the education system.

Critical race theory is a graduate level theory and deeply inappropriate for school-aged children to be taught. Nonetheless, awareness of racism in British society, and anti-racist ideas should be part of a school's ethos.

CRT is a university level course and is not taught at any primary or secondary school levels. Racism and other social issues should be taught but this is not teaching CRT.

No, racism is simply a "woke" idea pedalled by the National Trust for political purposes

Kids should be taught to be proud of their race

It depends on age. Older students need to understand institutionalised racism in order to fight against it. Younger students need to be taught that the colour of someone's skin does not make them better/worse than someone else.

Yes - to understand our racist history and to prevent it in the future - but also no, as kids should be raised as racially colour blind.

Yes, but not until they are teenagers, also add Intersectionality and the 1619 Project to the curriculum and we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist

Yes. However it is important to understand capitalism is the root of this evil and to teach and to understand it. It should be taught as a teenager. Racism exists because of capitalism.

No, should avoid direct criticism of general people, advocate for unifying against hatred and prejudice.

yes to make them more aware until they are in year 9 or 10 when ever the school start teaching gse this is so they are aware and it doesn't take time out of there gse

Critical race theory is a university level concept, but they should be taught about structural racism and colonialism

Only as part of a range of theories/approaches to be explored, evaluated and discussed in secondary school

Primary age should not be “taught” specifically, but it could be mentioned if relevant to another topic Secondary age can go in to more detail

It should be addressed that minorities are disproportionately affected by turmoil in a country; especially economically.

It depends on the parents opinion, not to force all children to have one type of opinion (it can be bad depending on the teacher)

Yes, add the intersectionality and 1619 project to the curriculum and only do it until they are teenagers.

It is a framework that can be explored, but it is not the standard, it's so complicated it would only be able to be taught in secondary school.

Yes, taught in secondary schools but a permission slip from a parent/guardian be required in primary schools.

Should not be taught to primary schools too young unless issues come up, you do not want some children to feel disadvantaged but in secondary school it is valid as racial colourblindness wears off with age

The problem with this CRT narrative is that it has lost its entire meaning because of conservatives. CRT is a college level dialectic. It might be too advanced for kids, but I think that basics of CRT should be taught. It just depends on what we're actually talking about

I don't think it makes much difference to teach it to people because it shouldn't still be in affect but I'm not an expert so if the government is institutionally racist than it can't hurt to make children aware

Yes but should be taught with the right language for the younger years and it should be taught from year 5 no younger

Yes, its a valid mainstream theory that should be taught alongside many others with the tools for children to debate and analyze them.

Yes in citizenship lessons at GCSEs, and learn to scrutinise the history of Britain, reducing racism.

I do not support it personally but allow individual schools the choice to decide if they want to teach it or not

Critical race theory itself is a complex framework best reserved for relevant A-level and university coursework. However, primary and secondary school curricula should be informed by Critical Race Theory.

I think it should only be taught in later secondary school and stressed that it is a theory and not every organisation is like this

No because it is a complex university level theory, elements of it can be filtered down though as there as important learnings from it

Anti-racism should be taught but CRT as a whole is not appropriate for the UK's context. Schools can choose to teach it if they wish.

Given literal critical race theory is a part of uni level legal studies, it's not really clear to most people what this means.

It is important to have these conversations to bring awareness to these areas with the idea to prevent current and future racism.

No, this is a valuable topic but it is taught at a post-graduate level topic, none of its advocates are seriously suggesting it because brought into schools.

Teach about the overt racism and institutional racism that exists and has existed in the past without relying on a politicized curriculum.

they should be taught basics with inclusive activities to reduce racism but do not go into complicated details.

Society is more Woke than ever, we should be teaching not to discriminate with hate, pulling children and adults up on every minor thing that is said is not useful, teach people to not say thing with malace and to not take everything personally and as a personal hatred.

The education content needs a current day re - vamp to bring us all forward in the right direction. How to manage money efficiently, Goals , methods , what is a mortgage ? & what’s the process? Cooking skills & Good moral teachings of life & how to approach the right way 💯

Only if parental guardian consents to there child viewing/ learning about racist views and prejudice

Matters pertaining to racism, discrimination and prejudice should be taught in schools, and this should be linked to events in history. We should not encourage people to think they are more advantaged/ disadvantaged due to the colour of the their skin. This shouldn’t be promoted.

Yes, but this should be presented in a debate style where teenage students can start to explore solutions and not dwell on the discrimination to the point it creates excessive divides and tension

People should be taught accurately and truthfully about the past but it should not be taught as if integral to current society.

Yes, but it needs to be very carefully considered on how it is approached. Rushing it could be more damaging to children.

Yes, in order for children to be raised in a functioning society that sees all as equals, it is vital that historical references be clarified as to the perspective from time period and how that relates to present day

Kids should be taught to respect their heritage so that race is not seen as a a barrier to learn about how humanity evolved. One race can not be superiour to another is the central message.

Kids are only racist because they have been brought up thta way it is learnt behaviour! Teach the adults

I believe they should be taught the correct history but it needs to not turn into hatred towards other races

Yes it should be taught, but it should not be taught as fact; it is a “theory” after all and we should be taught to either support or critique it through a balanced lens, casting a “critical” eye!

Critical race theory isn't taught in schools, it's introduced at university level - this is nonsense

Yes, they should learn all aspects of history in all it's disgusting glory. But only once they have been raised colourblind and accepting of everyone.

Yes we cannot end racism without acknowledging unstated are inherent racist but also raising kids to be colour blind too it’s not one size fits all

Historic racism and white privilege should be explained in education, with a positive outlook for future generations to redress the balance

From secondary school onwards, we should educate our youth better about racism and how we can move forward in the abolition of racial stereotypes.

until we see everyone as equal, raising it as an issue in schools will probably not help. we need to ensure that everyone is treated equally

They should learn about capitalism, colonialism, the patriarchy and white supremacy. But please don’t put a black and white or US centred lens on the whole world, for example the Middle East.
Children should be taught to think critically themselves! And emotional literacy, communication, imagination and collaboration.

We should have a complete overhaul of historical education. Get rid of black history month to be integrated properly into every month. We should ask the same question in history as we do in sex education, would you like to know more? History is important but not all the time. Children are much better than adults sometimes at getting along with each other. Regardless of race, sex, identity the newer generations seem to be more adept at moving forward rather than allowing old prejudices to keep them backwards. Other times it does make sense to have some grounding in history to understand our place in this mad world that we all have to learn to share.

We need to move forward not backwards. I want my child to grow up and not have seperate thoughts about race. We are all human and should live together in peace.

I feel like education shouldn't focus solely on critical race theory but rather incorporate it into history already taught, being more transoarent. I feel the more focus that is put on skin colour differences, the more likely kids are to separate themselves beacsuebif the colour of their skin

It should be integrated slowly into education so that the racial bias that we have which is mostly unconscious can be reduced.

This needs to be a generational change. All this does is keep the fire burning. Kids are not born racist. They learn from their parents and others. The question is how do we break that cycle

Yes, should not be mandatory in detail but awareness should be raised for all to understand what society was like

It not a necessity and everyone should be taught not to discriminate, if it comes up in the education topics in the syllabus then a discussion can be had.

Yes, but it needs to be balanced and to start from a perspective of understanding what racism is, rather than straight into the depths

I do think it needs to be taught as it is incredibly important to understand privilege however, I think the concept of white guilt needs to be removed from this process.

kids should be taught that racism is never acceptable, but shown from a historical standpoint occasions in which institutional racism has occurred.