From Character to Color: The Impact of Critical Race Theory on American Education

From Character to Color was written to explore Critical Race Theory from logical, moral, and educational standpoints, as these relate to history, people and racial groups. This book is also written to explain reasons why it is a bad choice to allow the Critical Race Theory to grow unabated and continue to infect the nation.

About the Author :
Ernest J. Zarra III is a lifelong educator. He has authored thirteen books and over a dozen journal articles, served as a district professional development leader, presented as keynote speaker for various educational organizations, and served as assistant professor of teacher education at Lewis-Clark State College.

Review :
Dr. Zarra takes us on a deep dive of the concepts, beliefs and background associated with CRT. With a commitment to serious research and background study, Dr. Zarra's book introduces us to a logical and historical approach to analysis of a very political topic in education while accepting of a wide range of beliefs and views. Full of notations, facts, and background, this book should trigger intellectual discussion on a very timely topic among professionals. Any program/school district that debates the introduction of CRT into their curriculum/program of study should require this text as expected reading for its professional staff prior to any decision making and implementation. A lot to absorb, contemplate and debate. Timely, pertinent, and fact filled. Anyone who takes CRT seriously should read this book. --Ernest E. Brattstrom Jr., MA, former New Jersey Teacher of the Year, teacher of the deaf, school administrator, superintendent of schools, and university instructor From Character to Color is an impressive literary project that critically examines the theoretical underpinnings of a race-obsessed ideology and seamlessly surveys its disgraceful ramifications for America and Americans of all descents. Writing with insight, persuasion and hope, Dr. Ernie Zarra connects various divisive crystallizations of critical race theory (CRT), as both a scholarly field of inquiry and a pedagogy for far-left political activism, with broader socioeconomic, cultural and political changes of our nation. In making the case for the timeless truth of "character over color," Dr. Zarra craftily demonstrates that the best tribute to any immutable characteristic is the triumph of our individuality and humanity over that characteristic. This book is a must-read for students, practitioners, and general readers who wish to gain a better understanding of race and America. --Wenyuan Wu, PhD, Executive Director at Californians for Equal Rights and Director of Administration of the Asian-American Coalition for Education Dr. Zarra offers a comprehensive account of Critical Race Theory, from its earliest origins in the disappointed Marxists of the so-called Frankfort School in the 1930s, to the pronouncements of today's most indignant race hustlers. For those who are going head to head with radicalized teachers in the nation's schools, From Character to Color offers a lucid explanation of what the CRT crowd is doing even as they deny that they are doing it--and even proclaim that there is no such thing as CRT. Zarra calmly shows that CRT is real and that it is entangled with all the other twisty doctrines of our times such as "intersectionality" and "systemic racism." From Character to Color is not, however, just a housecleaning. Zarra also brings to the table a deeply informed Biblical perspective on our racial discontents and offers a positive way forward. --Peter W. Wood, PhD, President of the National Association of Scholars, author of Diversity: The Invention of a Concept or 1620: A Critical Response to the 1619 Project From Character to Color is a welcomed addition to the research on Critical Race Theory. Dr. Zarra does an excellent job of explaining CRT, its origination, and its impact on our society. The material is presented in an easily digestible manner. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to grow in their knowledge of CRT and how we can defeat it. --Carol Swain, PhD, distinguished senior fellow for constitutional studies, Texas Public Policy Foundation, and co-author of the bestseller, Black Eye for America The verdict is in: Critical Race Theory has infiltrated America's institutions, and is doing very real harm to education and society. In From Character to Color: The Impact of Critical Race Theory on American Education, Dr. Ernest Zarra lays bare the polarizing and illogical nature of CRT, and exposes its critical flaws and toxic implications--from lower academic standards to the political indoctrination of our children. The book also offers practical ways to resist CRT, and encourages us to recommit to a paradigm that centers on character over skin color and core values over social identity. America's educators must read this book! --Christopher Paslay, MA, Philadelphia public schoolteacher, counselor, and author of A Parent's Guide to Critical Race Theory, and Exploring White Fragility: Debating the Effects of Whiteness Studies on America s Schools