SPLC pushed its way into K-12 schools and is more of a threat than you realize
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been scrutinized for its influence in K-12 education, particularly through its Learning for Justice program. Critics argue that the SPLC promotes a far-left agenda under the guise of social justice, impacting curricula and teaching methods. The recent DOJ indictment has sparked discussions about the SPLC's role in shaping civil rights policy and its effects on education.
- ▪The SPLC has leveraged its civil rights status to promote its Learning for Justice standards in schools.
- ▪Critics claim the SPLC's agenda includes concepts like 'anti-racism' and 'White privilege' that are rapidly spreading in K-12 education.
- ▪The organization's influence is significant but difficult to quantify, as many districts use its content in various educational contexts.
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Opinion SPLC pushed its way into K-12 schools and is more of a threat than you realize Learning for Justice content has spread through special programs, teachers unions and state education departments By Rhyen Staley Fox News Published May 25, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Wesley Hunt excoriates SPLC for funding KKK, blasting Democrats for Jim Crow 2.0 claims Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, excoriated the Southern Poverty Law Center during a Wednesday hearing focused on the left-wing group's alleged funding of White supremacist organizations, while the lawmaker also targeted Democrats' racial rhetoric.
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