Equity-Oriented Educational Leaders' Perspectives on State Anti–Critical Race Theory Legislation

• In Event: Sheraton Roundtable Session Five
  In Roundtable Session: Equitable Practices for School Leaders (Table 9)

Abstract

On September 22, 2020, Donald Trump issued Executive Order 13950, titled “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.” While the order has been revoked, many states, including Iowa (HB 802), Tennessee (HB 580), and Texas (HB 3979) have passed legislation prohibiting the use of critical lenses, such as Critical Race Theory, in public K-12 schools. In this study, we interviewed equity-oriented leaders in Iowa, Tennessee, and Texas about how they are navigating these "anti CRT" laws while remaining committed to their work. Qualitative analyses revealed three significant themes titled: Leaders See the Critical Reality: White Supremacy; Informants and Attacks; and Leading, Navigating, and Subverting.

Authors

• Leslie Ann Locke, Minnesota State University - Mankato
  Presenting Author

• Sonya D. Hayes, University of Tennessee
  Presenting Author

• Kelly A. Brown, Lamar University
  Presenting Author