Our national story, the historical narrative taught to our children, has been at the forefront of some raging rhetoric. The issue includes how this nation teaches history, and which part of history is taught in schools.

Right-wing media has raised loud objections to teaching Critical Race Theory. Many point out that the criticism over critical race theory is simply not logical and only serves to fire up animosities and spark growing fears.

As part of our series "Divided States: Efforts to Pull Together When things Fall Apart," Johnny Dorcil gives us a look at how California recently approved a controversial ethnic studies curriculum and how the fight in California has become emblematic of the national battle.