One teacher in Harvey pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Jan. 14

One teacher in Harvey pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Jan. 14
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Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Harvey who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Jan. 14.

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 Harvey teacher wrote “I know the difference teaching the truth can make and inspire the youth.” 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. 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 Harvey who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
Teachers Thoughts on Critical Race Theory
Tenille Wright I know the difference teaching the truth can make and inspire the youth.


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