Critics who highlight educators’ leftist leanings usually have an ideological ax to grind (or swing): “Leaving education of the young in the hands of ‘politically correct’ ideologues endangers our democracy. School should be a vibrant marketplace of ideas, not a center for indoctrination.” Though they’re right about the imbalance, it’s a paper tiger. Even extreme left-wing dominance leaves little lasting impression. Contrary to the indoctrination story, education doesn’t progressively dye students ever brighter shades of red.38
