The pledge was signed by no teachers on Dec. 25, the day before. It now has three pledges from New Britain 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 New Britain teachers included, "It is important to teach about the past so we can have a better future. “Never forget”" and "I believe that we deserve to learn of all the good and bad in our world, and the ways that we can create a better community for ALL races and cultures. We commonly learn the white washed side of history, always missing pieces to the puzzle. As a diverse world, we should teach every child of their ancestors and the history that can create a better perspective of our peers. Let's set the footprints to follow and the words to inspire everyone. Join me in my activist group- Changing History Today For A Brighter Tomorrow: and let's make the changes now!".
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 Maselek | We should be inclusive! |
| Erika Dawson Head | It is important to teach about the past so we can have a better future. “Never forget” |
| Leamsie Muniz | I believe that we deserve to learn of all the good and bad in our world, and the ways that we can create a better community for ALL races and cultures. We commonly learn the white washed side of history, always missing pieces to the puzzle. As a diverse world, we should teach every child of their ancestors and the history that can create a better perspective of our peers. Let's set the footprints to follow and the words to inspire everyone. Join me in my activist group- Changing History Today For A Brighter Tomorrow: and let's make the changes now! |
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