Kim Morrison, a high school English teacher in Greenfield, was notified mid-March that her contract was not renewed for the next year.
Highlights
- Southwest Missouri high school teacher accused of using critical race theory loses job.
- English teacher at Greenfield High School said the vote in mid-March came shortly after allegations surfaced about a worksheet she used as part of teaching the book “Dear Martin” Critical race theory argues race is a social construct and racism has been embedded in policies and legal systems in the U.S.
- Critics say the theory attacks mainstream institutions, has roots in Marxism, fuels racism, perpetuates stereotypes, and undermines academic freedom.
- The board voted not to renew teacher’s contract after parents accused her of using CRT.
- Superintendent says the vote not to rehire Morrison went against his recommendation and that of the high school principal.