Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced an executive order on Tuesday that will ban the teaching of critical race theory in the state's public schools, WDSU reported.

Many states have taken similar steps in the past few years to ban the teaching of critical race theory in public schools. WDSU.

“Critical Race Theory (CRT) contains divisive teachings that teach students to view life through the lens of race and victimhood,” one scholar says. press release From Laundry's office. (Related: Coalition tries to block California school district's critical race theory ban and transgender policy)

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“Mr. Landry believes that students should learn about American exceptionalism and the principles embodied in our state and federal constitutions, which recognize the equal worth of all individuals,” the press release said.

“This executive order is a much-needed relief to parents and students across our state, especially as children return to school,” the governor said in a press release. “Teaching children that they are or will be oppressed or destined to be oppressors based on their race or origins is wrong and has no place in Louisiana classrooms.”

“I am confident that under Dr. Brumley's leadership, our education system will continue to move in the right direction, prioritizing American values ​​and common sense teachings,” Landry added.

“Louisiana students are best supported by a clear focus on reading, math, meaningful high school experiences, professional advancement for teachers and greater educational freedom for families,” Louisiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Cade Brumley said. Louisiana Illuminator In a statement.

Belinda Davis, a political science professor at Louisiana State University, said in an email that Gov. Landry's order does not address educational needs.

“In the study of political science, this is called symbolic politics – an attempt to satisfy extremists in his party by solving a problem that doesn't exist,” Davis reportedly wrote.

Social studies teacher John Guzda told the Louisiana Illuminator that the governor's executive action is “not only misguided, but also harmful to our students' education.”

“As educators, we cannot ignore the uncomfortable truths of America's past,” Guzda was quoted as saying.

“Louisiana students are best served by a clear focus on reading, math, a meaningful high school experience, improving the teaching profession and expanding educational freedom for families,” Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley told The Illuminator.