Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana has taken a bold and commendable step by issuing an executive order to rid K-12 public schools of Critical Race Theory (CRT). In a move that champions traditional educational values, Governor Landry has firmly positioned himself against the divisive, ideologically-driven teachings of CRT. His decision underscores a commitment to fostering a curriculum that promotes unity and shared American values, rather than sowing seeds of division.
CRT peddles a destructive viewpoint, urging students to see themselves and others through the distorted lens of race and perpetual victimhood. Instead, Governor Landry’s vision for education in Louisiana emphasizes American exceptionalism and the enduring principles of our State and Federal Constitutions, which affirm the intrinsic worth of every individual regardless of race.
This executive action is a breath of fresh air for beleaguered parents and students gearing up for a new school year. It’s heartening to see a governor standing up against the toxic ideology that brands innocent children as oppressors or the oppressed based solely on their skin color. Landry’s stance is a testament to his commitment to an educational system that champions American values and eschews the absurdities of far-left dogma.
This isn’t just about Louisiana. This move aligns with a broader national pushback led by sensible Republican governors across the country. In 2021, Florida and Idaho set the precedent by enacting laws to keep CRT out of state-funded classrooms, recognizing the danger it poses to our societal fabric. Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis put it succinctly: CRT is nothing less than state-sanctioned racism, teaching our kids to despise their country and each other.
It’s high time other states followed suit, putting the welfare of their citizens—particularly the most impressionable, our children—ahead of divisive, radical ideologies. Instead of wasting precious educational resources on teaching unproven, destructive theories, these resources should be redirected towards more pressing needs within our communities and improving the overall quality of education. After all, our schools should be places of learning and enlightenment, not battlegrounds for cultural wars imposed by the woke.
