IDRA's research, training and policy advocacy work centers the principle that all students should be able to attend excellent, culturally-sustaining schools. When some policymakers began pushing so-called "anti-critical race theory" policies that promoted whitewashing history to deny the role racism and other forms of discrimination play in our society, we immediately recognized the threat to our efforts and to the work so many students, families and advocates have done.

We actively opposed classroom censorship policies, including leading a large coalition in Texas, participating in national strategy meetings, and working with partners to oppose bills filed in Georgia.