South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed an executive order on April 5 that will restrict the teaching of block critical race theory (CRT) in K-12 education in the state. The legislation states that the Department of Education (DOE) shall not “compel” employees, students, or teachers to “personally affirm, adopt, or adhere to inherently divisive concepts.” The order directs the education secretary to review all policies within DOE to “identify if any promote inherently divisive concepts”. DOE will also review materials and training to identify if any “promote or endorse inherently divisive concepts” and end them if they do. Such policies, materials, or training should be ended by no later than Oct. 1, according to the legislation. Noem’s order describes “inherently divisive concepts” as ideas that are in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and indicate that one race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, or national origin is inherently superior, that individuals are inherently responsible for actions committed in …