CRT has come upon our school · 2:52am Nov 14th, 2021
Cheerilee flicked her tired eyes on the clock and sighed. Just a few more hours to the open house, and she can go home. Normally, things would go fast and not too bad, but since CRT, Critical Racehorse Theory was being used by skittish ponies to make a fuss about topics in school, things had gotten more stressful.
"CRT isn't taught at the non collegiate level," Cheerilee whispered. "It's just a bunch of theories about the preponderance of earth ponies in racing vs the other pony races. Nothing really threatening." She knew that statement by heart since she had to repeat it over and over to concerned parents.
The door burst open so hard, the clock rattled against the wall!
Cheerilee managed to stifle her sigh.
"Ah heard on OEN, yah know, One Equestria Network that ya'll are teaching CRT!" Applejack growled while her ears went back and eyes narrowed.
Cheerilee barely stifled another sigh even though she was very tired. "Good evening Applejack."
"Well, goodevenin to you too. Now answer mah question. I won't have Applebloom's young mind filled with nonsense agin her own kind!" Applejack's eyes narrowed even more.
Cheerilee stepped back. It felt like she was staring at a barrel of a weapon ready to fire. Of course, Applejack wouldn't hurt her physically, but losing her as a friend would hurt a lot. She would have to step carefully, really carefully.
"I understand your concerns but I swear that I don't teach CRT. It's an advanced level course for college students. Do you wish to see my lesson books. I'll show them to you," Cheerilee said and added a hopeful smile to the invitation.
A few moments passed.
Finally, Applejack's ears went back up. She looked down. "Ahm sorry, ah made such a fuss." She looked back up and glanced at Cheerilee.
Cheerilee smiled. "No problem. I understand you care about your sister's education. When I have foals, I hope to show the same dedication that you show for your sister."
"Aw shucks, Cheeri," Applejack said. "Ya'll up for a cider tonight at the Hayloft?"
Cheerilee nodded. "Applejack, I would suggest maybe reducing your time watching OEN, may I suggest ENN, Equine News Network?"
Applejack's eyes narrowed.