The pledge was signed by no teachers on March 7, the day before. It now has six pledges from Dallas 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 Dallas teachers included, "I am appalled at the lengths the right will go to to oppress the truth. My students and community deserve better! I stand with all who refuse to bow down to this nonsense" and "enough is enough and truth shall come forth and set us free! So much history has been hidden, but as a Social Justice Advocate is my duty and honor to MAKE the world a better place to live in wholesome security!.."A Change, isn't a CHANGE, until a CHANGE is made! - San Diego, California "Native" (Residency) Dallas, Texas (Oak Cliff), Committed Community Advocate Volunteer (Baltimore, Maryland)".
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 |
|---|---|
| Caro Ervin | I am appalled at the lengths the right will go to to oppress the truth. My students and community deserve better! I stand with all who refuse to bow down to this nonsense. |
| Katherine Catron | No comment |
| Lisa Theiss | No comment |
| Mehemiah Brooks | enough is enough and truth shall come forth and set us free! So much history has been hidden, but as a Social Justice Advocate is my duty and honor to MAKE the world a better place to live in wholesome security!.."A Change, isn't a CHANGE, until a CHANGE is made! - San Diego, California "Native" (Residency) Dallas, Texas (Oak Cliff), Committed Community Advocate Volunteer (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Rachel Barker | I refuse to allow history to repeat itself through ignorance and allowing hate to fester. |
| Richard Goodwin | No comment |
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