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No new teachers in Walden sign pledge on Nov. 29 to teach Critical Race Theory

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There were no new teachers in Walden who signed the pledge on Nov. 29, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Nov. 28, the day before. It now has one pledge from Walden teacher.

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 Walden teacher wrote "I refuse to lie to future teachers about the responsibility they face to ensure their students know the full truth about America. America has always strived to be a great country but failed to live up to this ideal for all. If this country is going to great one day, teachers must teach the truth and students must learn the truth." 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 in Walden who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Denisha JonesI refuse to lie to future teachers about the responsibility they face to ensure their students know the full truth about America. America has always strived to be a great country but failed to live up to this ideal for all. If this country is going to great one day, teachers must teach the truth and students must learn the truth.

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