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 Kansas City teacher wrote "the truth must be told in order to truly understand the events as they ACTUALLY occurred. For students of all background to know how and why we are where we are today.... for people to be accountable for their actions... to learn, to open the door to communication and growth. So I can sleep at nights knowing I've done my best... my part, to educate in 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. 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 |
|---|---|
| Tara Micham | the truth must be told in order to truly understand the events as they ACTUALLY occurred. For students of all background to know how and why we are where we are today.... for people to be accountable for their actions... to learn, to open the door to communication and growth. So I can sleep at nights knowing I've done my best... my part, to educate in truth. |
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