PragerU CEO Marissa Streit recently discussed on Glenn Beck's program how ethnic studies are negatively influencing America’s education system. She believes these programs create a divide between parents and children, promoting a narrative of oppression that can undermine traditional family values.
Shift in Education: Streit notes a growing dissatisfaction with public schools, leading parents to seek alternative education methods. An increase in quality educational resources is prompting this change.
Ethnic Studies as a 'Trojan Horse': Streit describes ethnic studies, which she claims are spreading across 26 states, as a harmful curriculum that portrays parents as oppressors. It emphasizes collective grievance rather than individualism.
Radical Educational Resources: She points to various materials, including a book called “Lessons in Liberation,” which teaches concepts like “adultism,” suggesting that adults are oppressing children by guiding their decisions.
Normalization of Gangs: Streit argues that some ethnic studies materials downplay gang violence and terrorism, framing them as valid forms of expression for marginalized communities.
Political Indoctrination in Schools: She highlights teaching resources that prepare students for events like “communist May Day.” These resources encourage discussions on social and political topics, often tying them to current events and perceived injustices.
Publishers’ Role: Streit claims that publishers of educational materials are often aligned with the unions that create these ideologies, forming a cycle where both profit from controversial curricula. She cites Scholastic as a major distributor of these progressive materials.
Marissa Streit warns that ethnic studies and similar programs are reshaping the American educational landscape, potentially eroding family dynamics and traditional parental roles. She advocates for greater awareness and alternative educational approaches as parents seek to regain control over their children's education.
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