The pledge was signed by no teachers on Oct. 21, the day before. It now has one pledge from Mechanicville teacher.
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.
The Mechanicville teacher wrote "Truth and facts matter. Life doesn't get better for all by pretending our ancestors didn't treat others inhumanely. We must be able to look truth square in the face and accept our role in making the world a better place for every single person." when pledging to teach Critical Race Theory.
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 |
|---|---|
| Lewis L. | Truth and facts matter. Life doesn't get better for all by pretending our ancestors didn't treat others inhumanely. We must be able to look truth square in the face and accept our role in making the world a better place for every single person. |
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