Indoctrination in Schools: Teaching Based on Race
A New York teacher’s essay criticizing the use of Critical Race Theory in schools.
Anyone who reads Paul Rossi’s essay on his experience with Critical Race Theory in a private school cannot help but recall the history of China and the USSR (“Lesson in wrong division,” April 14).
When and how did we in the United States adopt the methodology of China’s cultural revolution and communist reeducation? How do we stop this, and where is it leading? Ed Smith
Westfield, NJ
Rossi underscores that freedom of speech is disappearing.
With that said, what has been overlooked is: How are schools improving education and preparing students to work in a global workplace as we continue to see the US educational system fall in global rankings? Is the core curriculum a priority? Eileen Corr
Manhattan
Paul Rossi is a hero. Reading his plea for sanity, at least at Grace Church HS, was riveting and depressing.
Call it Critical Race Theory or any other name, Rossi’s description of the landmines imposed on him as he teaches reminds one of the movies about communism we all saw in the ’50s and ’60s.
Rossi sounded relieved to offload the burden of having to “think correctly,” while worrying about his students escaping the espoused dogma.
For him, teaching seems to be worth those risks, a heroism we see too little of in our schools and (especially) universities. Thank you, Rossi. Rich Klitzberg
Boca Raton, Fla.
As a parent whose chilWatch dren have received superb educations at Grace Church HS, I am a huge fan of the institution.
I am also a huge fan of Rossi for speaking his mind freely and sharing his views.
Black Americans were severely mistreated and have been waging an uphill battle to get to equal standing.
While giving some preferences to assist in that battle is not the longterm solution, it is necessary both to help in the redress and also to show that the problem is recognized. Robert Rylee