1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. List the states currently debating and voting on legislation to ban Critical Race Theory.

3. Why do many Republican lawmakers and parents oppose the teaching of Critical Race Theory to students?

4. How does Virginia parent Ian Prior refute the claim that there is no evidence that Critical Race Theory is being taught in public schools?

5. a) List the teachings/theories the Tennessee legislature included in its bill banning Critical Race Theory.
b) What penalty would a school/district receive for teaching these banned theories?

6. Read the explanation of Critical Race Theory above paragraph one at the top of the article. Ask a parent his/her opinion of this theory.

7. Watch the videos under “Resources” below. Do you think if the specific points/ideas of Critical Race Theory were explained to parents/students, the majority would support or oppose this theory? Explain your answer.