AG Garland targeted by parent groups who see victory in NSBA letter reversal

Opponents of critical race theory (CRT) are declaring victory but are also demanding more accountability after the National School Board Association (NSBA) apologized for the explosive letter it sent earlier this month.

Chris Rufo, the researcher leading the charge against CRT, described the NSBA memo as the latest in a series of victories for his movement. "The anti-CRT movement has been posting W's all year. Love it," he said. Rufo's comments came amid a nationwide battle over CRT and other so-called "woke" influences, which have prompted legislation, lawsuits and widespread protests by parents. The battle has played out in states like South Dakota, where Gov. Kristi Noem scrapped the state social studies standards amid backlash over purportedly left-wing elements.

"We are standing shoulder to shoulder across the country and our voices are being heard!" tweeted the anti-CRT group Moms for Liberty. Parents Defending Education (PDE) President Nicole Neily said: "A $19 million trade association has nothing on a bunch of mad moms."