The pledge was signed by no teachers on Dec. 27, the day before. It now has three pledges from Danville 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 Danville teachers included, "The TRUTH matters. I cannot tell you how to think; I will present the factual evidence and let you come to your own understanding" and "it is my duty to focus upon the social and emotional learning of my student so that they can believe in themselves".
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 |
|---|---|
| Andrea Mann | it is my duty to focus upon the social and emotional learning of my student so that they can believe in themselves. |
| Kerry Wells | The TRUTH matters. I cannot tell you how to think; I will present the factual evidence and let you come to your own understanding. |
| Tevin Washington | No comment |
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