An 11th-grade social research studies book has actually been rejected by the Murrieta Valley school board after some trustees stated it consists of aspects of vital race theory.

After a long, crowded and controversial conference Thursday night, April 20, the board voted 3-2 to turn down the purchase of 14 books due to the fact that of concerns about the 11th-grade book.

A second vote, proposed by newly chosen conservative board member Nick Pardue, was taken to authorize 13 of the books - - however not the one alleged to forward crucial race theory. That motion passed 5-0. The turned down book would have been used for Advancement Placement students.

Board members Paul F. Diffley III, Nick Pardue and Julie Vandegrift opposed the book, called "Give Me Liberty: An American History." Nancy Young and Linda Lunn were in favor of it.

" A mass exodus of kids are being gotten rid of from school districts across the country because of these research studies," Riverside County citizen Lucky Harutunian informed the board prior to its vote. "Please eliminate the curriculum and this garbage books. They're garbage and part of this CRT thing."

Pardue, holding up the book in question, stated there is a divide in the community.

In a Facebook post previously today, Pardue required individuals to participate in the conference, composing "… … see what is taking place … you will be shocked."

At the meeting, Pardue said:

" The reason that I welcomed more people was since I desired them to hear the rhetoric, it had nothing to do with the social research studies. I believe we need to be sort of cognizant of this as a concern that the community is worried about. We need to address the concern that the perhaps curriculum isn't fantastic in conveying our values."

Some speakers said the book was biased, opinionated and not good for 11th graders' AP classes, echoing concerns seen at recent Temecula Valley school board conferences regarding critical race theory.

Others said the book was appropriate and that the recommendations of Murrieta educators who suggested it should be followed.

" I have viewed our beautiful community that when collaborated as stakeholders in education and civic obligation become an ‘‘ us versus them' society where conversations are no longer being held and accusations without merit are being hurled," Murrieta resident Chrissy Thomas-Kelley said. "Teachers do not have a program or look for a platform to share our own individual viewpoints, however provide an environment where talented historic data trainees can engage in take part in civil discourse about history."

Books recommended to the Murrieta Valley school board for approval are proposed by a group of instructors, district planners and district curators who research and evaluate books to ensure they satisfy state standards. The choice on what book to pick for AP classes also relies on The College Board's requirements and recommendations, Murrieta Valley schools representative Monica Gutierrez said Friday, April 21.

The vote comes months after a split school board in the surrounding Temecula Valley Unified School District in December voted to prohibit vital race theory.

The board's conservative Christian bulk, chosen in November, cast the decisive votes in that 3-2 choice. Temecula Valley school officials stated it was never taught in the district.

Temecula schools' resolution calls important race theory a "racist ideology," that is "dissentious" and "based on a false presumption" that "appoints moral fault to individuals entirely on the basis of an individual's race."

Crucial race theory involves analyzing the function of race in society and how racism has actually been historically embedded in institutions and policies. Lots of teachers say it's a law school and graduate course but is not taught in K-12 schools. Opponents disagree and state it is being taught to school-age kids.

In the November election, the conservative Inland Empire Family PAC backed 7 school board candidates throughout southwest Riverside County. Five-- consisting of Pardue-- won seats on the Temecula Valley, Murrieta Valley and Lake Elsinore school boards.

Pardue was one of two PAC-supported prospects who ran in Murrieta. The other was not chosen.

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