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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Pleasant Hill stagnates at three

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There were no new teachers in Pleasant Hill who signed the pledge on Nov. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Nov. 27, the day before. It now has three pledges from Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill teachers included, "It is important to break the age-old narrative that doesn't include BIPOC stories" and "The laws that have been passed in a number of states are blatant historical lies about our history!".

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 in Pleasant Hill who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Glenn AppellThe laws that have been passed in a number of states are blatant historical lies about our history!
Jenny ChengNo comment
Michele MillerIt is important to break the age-old narrative that doesn't include BIPOC stories.

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