Report finds critical race theory embedded in South Dakota schools, governor pledges action

Originally Published on CBS 14 Siouxland News

PIERRE, S.D. (TND) — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem outlawed the teaching of "critical race theory" (CRT) in the state back in April. Noem called CRT a "political and divisive ideology that teaches a distorted view of the United States of America and its institutions" in her executive order that outlawed its teaching.

That executive order prompted the state's Department of Education to conduct a review of its academic standards, guidance, and training. That review found instances of CRT embedded throughout South Dakota's educational curriculum, according to a report released by the Department of Education on Aug. 15…

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