Tennessee lawmakers banned teaching of critical race theory. Why some educators say it was a mistake. The Citizen 5 years ago A last-minute push in the Tennessee General Assembly led to a ban on the teaching of critical race theory in public schools. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Tennessee bans public schools from teaching critical race theory amid national debateDateMay 6, 2021In relation toLascassasTennessee Republicans want to withhold funding from schools teaching critical race theoryDateMay 3, 2021In relation toLascassasTennessee Republican leaders renew critical race theory crusade, target universitiesDateFebruary 22, 2022In relation toLascassas