Thread by @AAUP

We are living in a time where the teaching of true and accurate history is considered controversial. 25 states have put forth legislation to limit how and whether race and racism are taught in schools. If you’re concerned about this, please read along. #criticalracetheory

(2) The AAUP’s 1940 statement on Principles of Academic Freedom & Tenure makes clear “teachers are entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing their subject.”

#criticalracetheory

(3) The recent attempts to abolish or curtail teaching about the role of race in US history and the ongoing repercussions of racism & slavery represent clear violations of both #academicfreedom, the cornerstone of American higher education, and…

(4) faculty’s primary role in institutional decision making. These violations should be unacceptable to politicians across the ideological spectrum. They result in the impoverishment of student education & the diminution of the purpose of American higher ed in a free society…

(5) The AAUP strongly condemns political attempts to restrict how race and racism are taught in American colleges and universities.

Please read and share our full statement on #criticalracetheory released today: aaup.org/news/statement…