DeSantis has used his fight against “wokeness” to boost his national profile amid a national discussion of how racism and history should be taught in schools.
Ron DeSantis that bars instruction in schools that suggests anyone is privileged or oppressed based on their race or skin color. The new standards come after the state passed new legislation under Gov. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Alex Brandon/AP/FILEįlorida rejects social studies textbooks that mention social justice, taking a knee and other content of 'concern' Ron DeSantis speaks at the Heritage Foundation 50th Anniversary Celebration leadership summit, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Oxon Hill, Md.