No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has one pledge from Trimble teachers by the end of the week ending April 9.
They’re one of the thousands of US teachers pledging to continue educating students about the controversial Critical Race Theory, which explains racism is embedded in US culture and politics.
Though the concept was first suggested in the late 70’s, it has recently exploded as a contentious issue between the American right and left in the last two years.
Many who signed the pledge are defying state bans on the teachings. Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee have passed legislation banning discussions about the US being inherently racist.
Other states, such as Montana and Georgia, have denounced the teachings and are discussing a ban on critical race theory teachings.
In an interview with The Washington Free Beacon, Ashley Varner of the Freedom Foundation accused the Zinn Education Project of providing “left-leaning propaganda to teachers.”
| Teachers | Thoughts on Critical Race Theory |
|---|---|
| Brandon Garrison | Covering up the truth and changing history in service of a farse narrative is not only unpatriotic, but a threat to democracy & our republic. There are those who would have you believe otherwise, but historical record and the blood of the American people, past and present, speak louder than any lies that may be conjured. The only way to prevent further oppression is to learn from our sincere past and do our damndest to stand resolute in that cause. |
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