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Monday, December 23, 2024

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Culver City stagnates at three

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There were no new teachers in Culver City who signed the pledge on Dec. 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Dec. 18, the day before. It now has three pledges from Culver City 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 Culver City teachers included, "I have it on one of the best authorities, that freedom begins when we tell the truth!“You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” -attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of John 8:32" and "Good teaching is truth telling. Great teaching is exposing myths and lies".

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 Culver City who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Cicely BingenerI have it on one of the best authorities, that freedom begins when we tell the truth!“You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” -attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of John 8:32
Hanna NelsonNo comment
Tony OsumiGood teaching is truth telling. Great teaching is exposing myths and lies.

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