No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has two pledges from Chula Vista teachers by the end of the week ending Feb. 5.
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. Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas have passed legislation banning discussions about the US being inherently racist.
Other states, such as Montana and South Dakota, have denounced the teachings without passing specific legislation.
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 |
|---|---|
| Julie Walker | As an education veteran and parent of two children who have grown up in a diverse community, I value the honesty and truth my colleagues have taught and continue to teach to the students in my community. |
| Lorna Latoni | Societies are responsible for passing on truth to the future generations, regardless of how painful. If not, pain and dysfunction gets perpetuated without end. |
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