No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has three pledges from Downingtown teachers by the end of the week ending Jan. 15.
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 new Downingtown teacher wrote “I don’t wNt my grandchildren taught lies or living in a socialist country” 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 |
|---|---|
| Judi Kroboth | As an educator, I must help my students to become critical thinkers with a broad understanding of historical truths and how to make the world a better place for all. |
| Jessica Titus | “no comment” |
| Beth Beach | I don’t wNt my grandchildren taught lies or living in a socialist country |
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