The article highlights how many teacher training programs across U.S. universities have shifted their focus from academic fundamentals to progressive activism. Courses at institutions such as the University of Georgia, Columbia University, and Michigan State University emphasize diversity, equity, and social justice, often encouraging future teachers to become advocates rather than instructors. Critics argue that this emphasis on ideology comes at the expense of preparing teachers to deliver strong instruction in reading, math, and other core subjects, leaving students underprepared for success.
This trend has serious consequences for student achievement. National test scores show that only about one-third of high school seniors are proficient in reading, and fewer than one-quarter are proficient in math. Every hour spent on political training is an hour not spent on equipping teachers with practical strategies to help students master essential skills. As unions and activist groups continue to push for ideological priorities, classrooms risk becoming battlegrounds for politics rather than places of learning. The result is declining academic performance and frustration among families who expect schools to focus on education first.
Parents must play a central role in reversing this trajectory. Their involvement is critical to holding schools accountable, ensuring transparency in curricula, and demanding that teacher preparation programs emphasize instructional excellence over activism. By engaging in school board meetings, monitoring district policies, and advocating for school choice, parents can reclaim influence over what their children are taught. Strong parental oversight not only protects students from ideological agendas but also reinforces the expectation that schools exist to educate, not indoctrinate. Ultimately, restoring academic focus will require parents to be active partners in shaping the future of education.
https://wirepoints.org/want-wokeness-out-of-schools-end-woke-teacher-training-fox-news/
