Education In Virginia's Election: It Wasn't Just About Critical Race Theory

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Now that the hot takes have cooled after Virginia's gubernatorial election, NPR correspondents Anya Kamenetz and Tamara Keith dissect the role of education in the race — and why it was about way more than critical race theory.

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This episode was produced by Brent Baughman, Justine Kenin, and Ayen Bior. It was edited by Brett Neely and Brianna Scott. Our executive producer is Cara Tallo.