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 Baltimore teachers included, "I want my children to know and understand the truth about the country, state, city they live in so they can make informed decisions and opinions on what they do with their lives as well as have empathy for those whose experience is/was different from theirs" and "I want my children to know and understand the truth about the country, state, city they live in so they can make informed decisions and opinions on what they do with their lives as well as have empathy for those whose experience is/was different from theirs".
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 |
|---|---|
| Hannah Kennedy | No comment |
| Kevin Fitzgerald | I want my children to know and understand the truth about the country, state, city they live in so they can make informed decisions and opinions on what they do with their lives as well as have empathy for those whose experience is/was different from theirs. |
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