Most Americans are not familiar with term critical race theory, but that hasn’t stopped some from getting upset about attempts to reckon with the sprawling repercussions of slavery.

In addition, conservative commentator Gerard Baker has argued that critical race theory bans critical thought in favor of what resembles religious instruction.

Critical race theory was developed by Derrick Bell and other legal scholars in the 1970s and ’80s in part to explain how racism is embedded in legal systems and policies. But in recent years, a ...

Critical race theory is an academic framework dating to the 1970s that centers on the idea that racism is embedded in the nation's institutions. The theory isn't a fixture of K-12 education.

After suing Coppell ISD, alleging educators were breaking state law by teaching critical race theory, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday he “resolved” the case with the district.