Parent resistance to curricular changes has a long history, but the current objections to critical race theory and anti-racist education have been especially contentious. Joshua Starr discusses how political players have used fear to spark resistance and how the resistance has left school and district leaders in a difficult bind. He recommends that district leaders look for ways to give parents more insight into what is being taught in their students’ schools, and he suggests seeking the views of parents who aren’t speaking out to get a fuller and more accurate picture.
