Democrats claim Youngkin and the state GOP haven’t adequately defined ‘inherently divisive concepts’ — but Republicans claim otherwise
A tip line set up by new Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin for parents to report the teaching of “inherently divisive concepts” in the commonwealth’s public schools is triggering teachers and Democrats, according to a report.
Youngkin, a Republican businessman, took office earlier this month after being elected in November. He defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe, a former chairman of the Democratic National Committee who had served as Virginia’s governor 2014-2018 and was attempting a return to office.
The victory by Youngkin was fueled in part by his pledge to prevent critical race theory (CRT) from being taught in the schools. He appeared to make good on that pledge by including a CRT ban among a series of executive orders he issued soon after taking office.
One moment seen as a turning point in the campaign came in September, when McAuliffe drew criticism for saying, “I don’t think parents should be telling schools what they should teach.”
‘Resource for parents’
A Youngkin spokesman said the CRT tip line was set up “as a resource for parents, teachers and students to relay any questions or concerns” and was a “customary constituent service,” the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported.
“A resource for parents, teachers and students to relay any questions or concerns.”