Part 2 of this series traces the evolution of education in the U.S. from the 1980s to the present, highlighting how Paulo Freire’s Marxist-inspired pedagogy was adapted and expanded by key figures like Henry Giroux, Gloria Ladson-Billings, Joe Kincheloe, Zeus Leonardo, and Ibram X. Kendi. The video explores how postmodernism, Critical Race Theory (CRT), and anti-racist frameworks transformed education into a tool for social activism, shifting focus away from academic rigor and objectivity. It examines the politicization of education, the rise of identity politics, and the ongoing debates over the role of ideology in schools. The episode concludes by connecting modern educational practices to Marxist thought and their impact on American culture and societal divisions.#educationreform #criticalracetheory #paulofreire #postmodernism #socialjusticeeducation #dei #identitypolitics #marxism #criticaltheory