CRE's Influence in Education Sparks Concerns About Antisemitism and Far-Left Activism
The murder of Charlie Kirk has sparked concern about ideological underpinnings in education, with similar issues surfacing in other settings. Congress is debating antisemitism on college campuses, while ethnic studies has become a vehicle for far-left activism. Critics warn this 'long march through institutions' is threatening Western culture, as Abraham Lincoln once cautioned.
Community Responsive Education (CRE) has influenced K-12 curriculum and state standards, even creating content for the Smithsonian Institution. However, its influence has raised alarm. The Jewish community has expressed concerns about antisemitism in CRE's content, yet Pajaro Valley Unified School District approved a $90,000 contract with CRE for professional development and curriculum guidance. Meanwhile, in Vermont, a contract was signed in 2019 with CRE to advise and revise standards for ethnic and social equality, though no specific person is named in available records.
This trend is not isolated. Ethnic studies has been used to advance far-left political programming in education. CRE and its allies deny allegations of antisemitic content, but far-left ideology can open doors to antisemitism. This strategy echoes Rudi Dutschke's 'long march through the institutions' to infiltrate and transform education from within.
The debate around ideological influences in education is heating up, with Congress addressing antisemitism on college campuses. As CRE's influence grows, so do concerns about antisemitism and the potential transformation of education. The Jewish community's worries and Lincoln's warning about the 'long march' highlight the need for careful scrutiny and open dialogue about these issues.
