Tennessee bans public schools from teaching critical race theory amid national debate The Citizen 5 years ago Critical race theory in education has become a target for GOP legislators nationwide. Tennessee will now withhold funds from schools teaching it. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Tennessee Republicans want to withhold funding from schools teaching critical race theoryDateMay 3, 2021In relation toLascassasTennessee lawmakers banned teaching of critical race theory. Why some educators say it was a mistake.DateMay 8, 2021In relation toLascassasTennessee Republican leaders renew critical race theory crusade, target universitiesDateFebruary 22, 2022In relation toLascassas