Critical Thinking is not Critical Theory, they are much different. “The process of critical thinking involves looking at a problem objectively, dispassionately analyzing the facts, and logically concluding.”
“Critical thinking involves analyzing both the positive and negative aspects of a situation from an analytical perspective. It’s not about trying to balance the good and the bad; rather, it’s about acknowledging that both sides exist in a given context. When practicing critical thinking, we consider all relevant information, weigh the pros and cons, and arrive at informed conclusions. So, it’s essential to assess both the strengths and weaknesses of an idea or solution to make well-rounded decisions.” https://www.believeinmind.com/self-growth/disadvantages-of-critical-thinking/
“Critical thinking is the middle ground between two types of thought: it’s not about picking and choosing to acknowledge or ignore either the good or the bad. It’s about taking both sides into consideration equally.” https://criticalthinkingsecrets.com/critical-thinking-vs-negative-thinking/
Critical Thinking is not Critical Theory see: Critical Theory – Parents United for Real Education (puredwv.com)
Biases and prejudices prevent Critical Thinking
“It’s impossible to completely ignore our biases and prejudices when looking at the facts. We all have a unique way of looking at things, and these biases may affect how we interpret evidence.
“Confirmation Bias – One of the most common biases is called “confirmation bias,” where people seek out evidence that supports what they already believe or look for fault in evidence that contradicts it. This often leads to people discrediting any evidence they don’t agree with.
“Overconfidence – Another common bias is overconfidence, which can lead us to make more decisions than necessary or, worse yet, poor decisions based on what we think we know.”
These biases can affect how people interpret evidence and make decisions, regardless of how logical and reasoned those decisions might seem. That’s why we need to be aware of our own prior beliefs, values, and experiences to prevent our biases from affecting our judgment when using critical thinking skills.” https://www.believeinmind.com/self-growth/disadvantages-of-critical-thinking/
Many teachers believe they are presenting subjects in an unbiased manner. Yet they may have never had the training or professional psychological analysis sessions to truly understand their own biases. This is not an easy task. Adult political topics have no place in PreK-12 public schools.