The pledge was signed by no teachers on Oct. 20, the day before. It now has six pledges from Pelham 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 Pelham teachers included, "this matters and the only way to make a change is learn about true History, which sometimes is pretty ugly" and "Not only do I want teachers to communicate the truth, but I want educators to guide education, NOT politicians!".
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 |
|---|---|
| Barbara Tobin | Not only do I want teachers to communicate the truth, but I want educators to guide education, NOT politicians! |
| Daryl Jackson | Stop white washing history!! |
| Daryl Jackson | Teaching the truth is key |
| Daryl Jackson | The truth must be told, we can no longer hid what built this country. Especially if we want to improve this country. Regardless of what the racist on the right think. The narrative that it will guilt white kids is just another BS talking. |
| Tifenn Navarro | this matters and the only way to make a change is learn about true History, which sometimes is pretty ugly. |
| Tricia Joseph | No comment |
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