Recently, the Florida Department of Education disclosed four excerpts from textbooks that were rejected due to concerns over critical race theory and other topics considered inappropriate.
Last week, the department revealed that they had turned down 41% of submitted textbooks, citing content that they found unsuitable. This includes materials related to critical race theory, social-emotional learning, and the Common Core standards. Initially lacking in transparency, the department faced criticism for not providing examples. However, on Friday, they shared four instances of what they deemed “prohibited” content, accompanied by a disclaimer stating these examples were shared by the public and did not encompass all feedback received.
Examples of Banned Content
One example features a bar graph illustrating levels of Implicit Association, a test that gauges racial bias. Another example, linked to the previous graph, mentions that “over 2 million individuals have assessed their racial prejudice using an online version of the Implicit Association Test.”
A third excerpt outlines a learning objective aimed at fostering social awareness, which encourages students to empathize with their peers. The final example, which contains a redacted word, focuses on enhancing student agency through social and emotional learning.
The department did not identify specific textbooks or provide additional context for these examples. In June 2021, the Florida Board of Education enacted an amendment prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory, which they define as the concept that racism is ingrained in American society and its legal systems, sustaining white supremacy.
Broader Implications
Following the stance taken by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, conservative leaders in states like Missouri, Idaho, and Tennessee have introduced similar legislation to ban critical race theory in education. According to reports, a total of 35 states have either enacted or proposed laws restricting the teaching of this theory. Notably, only one publisher, Accelerate Learning, has received approval from Gov. DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education for K-5 mathematics. This company, based in Houston, was acquired by the Carlyle Group in 2018, during which time Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin served as co-CEO. Youngkin’s first action upon taking office was to sign an executive order to eliminate “inherently divisive concepts,” mirroring DeSantis’ “Stop WOKE Act.”
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In summary, the Florida Department of Education has taken significant steps to restrict certain educational content, particularly related to critical race theory, resulting in the rejection of numerous textbooks. The examples released highlight specific learning objectives and materials that were deemed inappropriate, reflecting a broader movement across several states against such topics in educational settings.