Glenn Youngkin’s attacks on critical race theory in the contentious governor’s race against Democrat Terry McAuliffe in Virginia was a key factor that ultimately led to his victory. But, just one day after he was sworn in as governor Youngkin admitted that critical race theory is not being taught in Virginia’s public schools.
During a Fox News interview on Sunday, host John Roberts asked Youngkin: “Is it your contention that critical race theory is being taught in Virginia public schools?”
“There’s not a course called critical race theory,” Youngkin responded. “All the principles of critical race theory, the fundamental building blocks of actually accusing one group of being oppressors and another of being oppressed, of actually burdening children today for the sins of the past, for teaching our children to judge one another based on the color of their skin. Yes, that does exist in Virginia schools today.”
In his first day in office Youngkin signed several executive orders including one banning the teaching of critical race theory.
“Executive Order Number One delivers on his Day One promise to restore excellence in education by ending the use of divisive concepts, including Critical Race Theory, in public education,” Youngkin’s office said in a press release.
As Republicans look to take back Congress and state Houses in the 2022 midterms they have focused their efforts on education, specifically banning the teaching of critical race theory in schools. However, critics are quick to point out that critical race theory is not taught in K-12 schools.
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