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 Detroit teachers included, "the history and continued existence of systemic racism needs to be discussed and dissected in the classroom and beyond. And then "The new McCarthyism from both the right and the left seeks to crush dialogue crucial to critical and creative thinking."
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. Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee have passed legislation banning discussions about the US being inherently racist.
Other states, such as Montana and Georgia, have denounced the teachings and are discussing a ban on critical race theory teachings.
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 |
|---|---|
| William R. Boyer | the history and continued existence of systemic racism needs to be discussed and dissected in the classroom and beyond. |
| William R. Boyer | The new McCarthyism from both the right and the left seeks to crush dialogue crucial to critical and creative thinking. |
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