Maybe it doesn't need a thread all it's own, or maybe it does. I have been in a few discussions about this topic, and most often, the proponents say that CRT does NOT state that being white is "bad". Interesting, since there are philosophical underpinnings that span across CRT and the current state of racism in the US. The implications of Critical Race Theory and the intentions of its implementation are wide and deep within education. Is it the boogey-man that some make it out to be? Is it inherently racist itself? My own desire to learn about the reality of CRT led me to this article.
While not necessarily espousing CRT ideals precisely, this article works to present a groundwork of justifications for treating students differently based on race. It bases these on a history of what the author calls "weaponizing whiteness". An example cited is that if Students of Color engage in bad behaviors that result in a white female teacher crying-- those tears are actually aggression acted out by that teacher and perpetrated against her students....
Effectively, the bad behavior of black students can only be explained as a manifestation of the racism perpetrated against that student (by expecting compliance with basic classroom rules), and an extension of centuries-old racist beliefs and practices. Wow. The site is designed as a resource FOR educators to help them incorporate all types of "social justice" philosophy into their curriculum. Smells like indoctrination to me, but please-- Give it a read.
www.learningforjustice.org
While not necessarily espousing CRT ideals precisely, this article works to present a groundwork of justifications for treating students differently based on race. It bases these on a history of what the author calls "weaponizing whiteness". An example cited is that if Students of Color engage in bad behaviors that result in a white female teacher crying-- those tears are actually aggression acted out by that teacher and perpetrated against her students....
Effectively, the bad behavior of black students can only be explained as a manifestation of the racism perpetrated against that student (by expecting compliance with basic classroom rules), and an extension of centuries-old racist beliefs and practices. Wow. The site is designed as a resource FOR educators to help them incorporate all types of "social justice" philosophy into their curriculum. Smells like indoctrination to me, but please-- Give it a read.

The Weaponization of Whiteness in Schools
It’s time to recognize and stop the pattern.
