'Critical race theory' roils a Tennessee school district

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

62% : That would disqualify Steenman, who said her child attends private school in part to avoid stricter COVID-19 mask requirements at public schools, another issue that has divided Williamson County.
58% : The law prohibits public schools from teaching that anyone is "privileged" due to their race - a reference to "white privilege," a term derided in conservative circles.
52% : FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept 21 (Reuters) - Robin Steenman, an Air Force veteran and white mother of three, is fed up with the way public schools in her community of Franklin, Tennessee are teaching kids about race.
46% : While her only school-age child attends private school, Steenman nevertheless wants the public system, Williamson County Schools, to change its approach.
42% : Tennessee is pursuing plans to strip teaching licenses from instructors and cut state funding to schools that persistently teach taboo material.

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