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Board of Education candidates sounded the alarm about “critical race theory”

November 3rd, 2022 by WCBC Radio

Although not being taught in the Allegany County Public School system, some Board of Education candidates have sounded the alarm about “critical race theory” as part of their campaigns.  The term critical race theory refers to an academic framework that argues racism is a systemic problem ingrained in American institutions. There are six candidates running for three open seats on the school board- and they addressed the CRT issue during a recent WCBC forum. Incumbent David Bohn and challenger Janet Heavner…

Challengers Meggin Miller and Linda Widmyer…

Incumbent Robert Farrell and challenger Lori Lepley…