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Meghan Mangrum

Help wanted: Texas’ superintendent posts becoming political pressure cooker

DALLAS — Even before the new Fort Worth superintendent’s name was announced, skeptics had already combed through Angélica Ramsey’s background and attacked her across social media.

They decried her for pushing a “Latina critical race theory” agenda, alleging she would promote progressive ideals since her doctoral dissertation referenced CRT — despite the fact she earned that degree from the conservative Liberty University founded by televangelist Jerry Falwell.

Community members packed the board meeting in late August when trustees named Ramsey the sole finalist for the district’s top job.

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