As predicted, and as denied by Lane, the plan is to shove this bogus CRT nonsense down the throats even as the state has flatly banned the teaching of these lies.
Conroe ISD Assistant Superintendent Taylor Caught On Video Planning To Skirt Texas’ “Critical Race Theory” Prohibition, As Russell Challenges School BoardBy admin on August 18, 2021 No Comment
Image: Conroe Independent School District Assistant Superintendent Tamika Taylor in a video message she sent to Conroe ISD teachers, discussing how to teach “critical race theory” despite the passage of House Bill 3979 into Texas law, which prohibits such teaching.
The Golden Hammer Staff Reports
Conroe, August 18 – Despite protestations from the school district that it doesn’t teach “critical race theory,” a July, 2021, video message from Conroe Independent School District (CISD) Assistant Superintendent Tamika Taylor, which she sent to teachers across the CISD, reveals that the school district has begun careful plans how to skirt the new Texas law prohibiting such teaching. House Bill 3979, which State Representative Steve Toth authored, prohibits the teaching of the racist theory in social studies courses in Texas public schools.
CISD is the 12th largest school district in Texas and has consistently claimed that it does not condone nor teach “critical race theory.”
The Taylor video makes clear that CISD has committed to teaching “critical race theory” but trying to do so in a manner which would not draw out criticism from what the school district views as the “opposition,” apparently anti-racist, pro-American adherents. The video also makes clear that CISD’s General Counsel, Carrie Galatas, views her role as trying to assist in the teaching of “critical race theory” in any way which will not cause a CISD teacher to get caught.
Taylor’s video came to light in response to a broad Texas Public Information Act request, which conservative activist and recent Woodlands High School graduate Konner Earnest sent to CISD.
In the video, Taylor said, “There’s a lot of tension in the air about ‘critical race theory’ and the perceptions that were brought out at the board meeting about social emotion learning. I want you…to have a united front in answering those questions about that House bill.” Taylor explained that CISD’s leadership conference would deal with “culturally responsive teaching,” “diversity inclusion and equity,” and “a part on equitable learning.”
Taylor continued, “For situations like that, Carrie [Galatas, CISD’s General Counsel] advised that, as long as the presenters are not using the buzzwords that have been in the media, they will be fine.” Taylor suggested, “They might want to start their sessions out” by disclaiming that they are discussing personal opinions or beliefs.
Taylor said that Galatas, the CISD General Counsel, said “It does not matter what we do or say. It will not stop the opposition that’s out there. We cannot be afraid for situations like that, but obviously we have to be very careful.” Taylor admitted that Galatas had not yet read House Bill 3979 yet.
Russell’s criticism at school board meeting
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 6:30 p.m., renowned education expert Ginger Russell, who is also a conservative Republican political leader, spoke to the CISD Board of Trustees and confronted them with the Taylor video.
Russell told the Board:
“This board has stated repeatedly that your district is not teaching CRT, but you just heard one of your Conroe ISD administrators direct staff on how to continue teaching CRT despite Texas law.
“She mentioned ‘Culturally Responsive Teaching,’ which is another word for CRT. She mentioned ‘Diversity, Inclusion and Social Emotional Learning.’ All this is Marxism which it is being implemented in every subject.
“Students are no longer given a classical traditional education giving them equal opportunity to succeed. The education system today is molded around progressive ideals in order to socially engineer the next generation changing a student’s values, attitudes, belief and behavior.
“Sadly, this district like all districts is no longer an ‘independent school district’ with local control. You have turned over the education of our children to State and Federal Bureaucracies for the almighty dollar accepting grant funding with progressive mandates.”
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