The pledge was signed by two teachers the month before. It now has two pledges from Harker Heights teachers by June.
They are 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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Kayren Gray | “no comment” |
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