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Researching the Far Right in Education Policy

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In recent years, the far-right movement in education, characterized by anti-critical race theory, anti-LGBTQ+, and anti-woke campaigns and policies, has gathered steam, threatening to roll back hard-won advances in educational justice, including diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; detracking efforts; student success initiatives for Black and Latinx students; culturally responsive curriculum; ethnic studies; and social-emotional learning programs. The research available on these most recent far-right movements is understandably limited. That said, many education scholars are attempting to study the current wave of far-right activity. To take stock of what these scholars have learned, we conducted a systematic search of the literature, which yielded 80 empirical studies. We review the empirical literature we found and propose a broader, multidimensional research agenda.

Source: Educational Researcher

DOI: 10.3102/0013189x261452203

Authors: Huriya Jabbar, Danfeng Soto-Vigil Koon

Institutions: University of Southern California, University of San Francisco

Language: English

Topic: Critical Race Theory in Education

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,500