WEST FARGO (KFGO) – About three dozen people were inside while less than a dozen protesters were outside the Rustad Recreation Center in West Fargo as the Minnesota-based Center of the American Experiment spoke of their opposition to the teaching of critical race theory in public schools. Catrin Wigfall, a policy fellow with the group, says there are indications that CRT is taught in public schools in the state, despite a state law against it.
“We are all about engaging attendees in respectful and civil discourse to discuss these very hard and complex topics but to do so in a meaningful and respectful way. We have heard from teachers and parents in school districts across the state, which is a large reason why we are here. We were asked to come into North Dakota and share some more information on this theory and how it’s being instituted in classrooms across the country,” Wigfall said.
Hillary of Moorhead was among the protestors at the event. She said the Center of the American Experiment’s larger goal is to defund public schools and destroy teachers unions.
“I think that CRT is functioning as a dog whistle for them and I think that’s something that more people need to pay attention to,” she said.
West Fargo Police had officers on hand to provide security.
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