The pledge was signed by no teachers on Dec. 19, the day before. It now has two pledges from Harker Heights teachers.
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.
Comments from Harker Heights teachers included, "I believe our children have a right to know the truth no matter how painful or messed up it was. We can’t teach them so young not to lie and then turn around and do the very opposite. If those who are trying to omit the truth believe it was right, then why not embrace it. Allow generations after us to know what happened. It can bring about change in this country & also the world" and "I believe our children have a right to know the truth no matter how painful or messed up it was. We can’t teach them so young not to lie and then turn around and do the very opposite. If those who are trying to omit the truth believe it was right, then why not embrace it. Allow generations after us to know what happened. It can bring about change in this country & also the world".
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 |
|---|---|
| Kayren Gray | No comment |
| Lisa Young | I believe our children have a right to know the truth no matter how painful or messed up it was. We can’t teach them so young not to lie and then turn around and do the very opposite. If those who are trying to omit the truth believe it was right, then why not embrace it. Allow generations after us to know what happened. It can bring about change in this country & also the world. |
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