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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Conshohocken stagnates at four

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

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Dec. 28, the day before. It now has four pledges from Conshohocken 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 Conshohocken teachers included, "I am a teacher and I can’t do my job of teaching the truth without including these prohibited topics. Do not outlaw the truth about the history of the United States for e. We will be damned to repeat it" and "Educators have the duty of teaching students the truth".

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 Conshohocken who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Danielle CabibboEducators have the duty of teaching students the truth.
Jessica CabibboNo comment
Rachelrachel KaiserI am a teacher and I can’t do my job of teaching the truth without including these prohibited topics. Do not outlaw the truth about the history of the United States for e. We will be damned to repeat it.
Trinh Nguyenall of my students deserve to be seen, to feel safe, and to be represented. Learning about the true history of the United States will help all students be better humans at the end of the day and it will also prevent history from repeating itself.

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