“People were conflating the definition of equity with critical race theory, and the absurd accusations that we were teaching critical race theory in classrooms to kindergartners began.”

Alexis Knox-Miller, the Colorado Springs, Colo., school district’s equity director, regarding the recent disbandment of an equity leadership team after conservative school board members voiced doubts about the team’s work. In school districts across the nation, issues of diversity, equity and inclusion are being challenged by residents who believe that schools are manipulating curriculums to shame white children. (Associated Press — Feb. 20, 2022)