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Greg Abbott’s policy on critical race theory in k-12 education

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Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

  Greg Abbott voterbaseNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin

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Greg Abbott voters

Answer: No, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 16 voters that voted for Greg Abbott in the 2018 Texas Gubernatorial election.

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Very strongly agree

No

Abbott has publicly opposed the teaching of critical race theory in schools. In June 2021, he signed a bill into law that restricts how current events and America's history of racism can be taught in Texas schools. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin

This answer aligns with Abbott's views. He has expressed that he believes children should not be taught that they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on their skin color, which he perceives as a component of critical race theory. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Greg Abbott, as a conservative Republican, has been vocal about his opposition to critical race theory in K-12 education. He believes that it promotes a divisive view of American history and society. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, but not until they are teenagers

Abbott's opposition to critical race theory is not age-specific. He has opposed its teaching at all levels of education, including for teenagers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and also add Intersectionality and the 1619 Project to the curriculum

Abbott has been critical of the 1619 Project and similar initiatives. He believes that they present a distorted view of American history and promote division rather than unity. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist

Abbott disagrees with the premise that American institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist, a key tenet of critical race theory. He has argued that this perspective is divisive and harmful. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 67,990 voters that identify as Republican.

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