Kevin Kumashiro - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The video discusses the increasing attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and critical race theory (CRT) in education. It highlights the misrepresentation of CRT and its use as a political tool to mobilize voters. The speaker argues for the importance of CRT in understanding systemic racism and emphasizes the role of education in fostering awareness and democratic values.

What is the main concern discussed by the speaker regarding education?

• Teacher shortages

• Lack of funding for schools

• Overcrowded classrooms

• Attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion

How is critical race theory often misrepresented, according to the speaker?

• As a comprehensive educational framework

• As a rallying cry and boogeyman

• As a new teaching method

• As a historical analysis tool

What does the speaker suggest about the current DEI initiatives?

• They should all be discarded

• They are irrelevant to education

• They are all perfect and need no changes

• They need improvement but should not be discarded

What does the speaker believe is the role of critical race theory?

• To provide a historical account of racism

• To focus solely on cultural studies

• To help understand systemic racism in society

• To replace traditional educational methods

According to the speaker, what should be the purpose of education?

• To teach only historical facts

• To focus on standardized testing

• To raise awareness and question societal norms

• To prepare students for existing societal norms