In Virginia, a culture war over race and education is firing up Republican voters ahead of the governor’s race. The issue has become central to the party’s campaign, offering a preview of what’s in store for the 2022 midterm elections reut.rs/3xY46xt 1/5 
Marie Murphy, who is white, is alarmed by anti-racism talks at her son's school. Meanwhile, Suparna Dutta, an Indian immigrant mother, is incensed that new admissions standards aimed at boosting Black and Latino enrollment have resulted in fewer Asian Americans being admitted 2/5
Both women will vote Republican this fall. Public schools are a major issue for suburban parents, many of whom moved to quality school districts for their kids. Republicans across the U.S. have mounted a campaign against 'critical race theory' to persuade these voters 3/5
Critical race theory, a once-obscure concept, sparked school board protests and classroom bans in some states, but is largely misunderstood among the general public, even by those who say they are familiar with it, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll reut.rs/3BxHrtW 4/5
While Virginia schools insist they don't teach CRT, leaders push for racial equity in education. Some are dubious CRT will be the deciding factor, but for others, classrooms are guiding their vote. Read more reut.rs/3xY46xt 5/5 @jamesoliphant @gabriellaborter @josephax
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