A new report from Fox News recently revealed that California, New York, Illinois, and other states are using billions of dollars from President Joe Biden’s recent COVID relief package to teach elements of Critical Race Theory (CRT for short) in public schools. Through about $122 billion in funding provided for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER), multiple states began implementing “implicit bias” and “anti-racism” training into their schools.
As a result, many people are in an uproar over the move. Parents Defending Education founder Nicole Neily recently told Fox, “It is appalling, and it is also unsurprising. Let’s look at the words that the department used in February 2021 when they passed this initiative or when they were trying to pass it. Many of us thought that it was going to be used for masks, for air purifiers to keep our schools open.”
Neily added, “Of course, we want our children to be emotionally aware, but we look at actually what these programs are in practice, these are trojan horses for Critical Race Theory.”
Joining us now is Sheri Few, president of U.S. Parents Involved In Education (USPIE for short). She is the Executive Producer of the Truth & Lies In American Education documentary set for release by USPIE this Friday, April 29th.
Q&A
- Are you surprised to see such a large amount of funds going into schools to teach aspects of Critical Race Theory?
- Is there a problem with federal funding like the COVID relief funds, with strings attached, influencing local education decisions?
- Have you researched how these funds are being used in your state and around the country?
- In response to Fox News, the US Department of Education insists curriculum is being chosen by local communities. Is this true?
- Where can we learn more about USPIE and Truth & Lies In American Education?
- Those interested in learning more about the film and how to view it can visit the official website: www.truthandliesfilm.us.
About Sheri Few:
Sheri Few is the Founder and President of US Parents Involved in Education (USPIE), which has 20 state chapters and is growing rapidly. Sheri led the fight against Common Core in SC that resulted in a run for State Superintendent of Education where she was endorsed by Phyllis Schlafly, Concerned Women for America, Family Research Council, and Congresswoman Michele Bachmann. She has studied education policy for more than 20 years and is known nationally for her expertise. Sheri is a featured speaker for local and national conferences and is often quoted in national media.
CONTACT: Jerry McGlothlin jerry@specialguests.com 919-437-0001
