The pledge was signed by no teachers on Dec. 18, the day before. It now has six pledges from Benicia 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 Benicia teachers included, "ALL students deserve to know the real history of our country - and ALL students will benefit from a Truth-telling curriculum. By knowing the history as it really was we will be less likely to repeat the tragedies of the past" and "Every human needs ‘their’story to be told. All of us deserve to hear the truth of others".
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 | Thoughts on Critical Race Theory |
|---|---|
| Andrea Ward | No comment |
| Henry Sun | No comment |
| Jane Vranicar-Lewis | ALL students deserve to know the real history of our country - and ALL students will benefit from a Truth-telling curriculum. By knowing the history as it really was we will be less likely to repeat the tragedies of the past. |
| Lindsey Daems | I believe in the truth. |
| Michell Redfoot | No comment |
| Peggy Fulton | Every human needs ‘their’story to be told. All of us deserve to hear the truth of others. |
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