Critical Race Theory will be taught by two more teachers in Baton Rouge, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has five pledges from Baton Rouge teachers by the end of the week ending March 12.
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 new Baton Rouge teacher wrote “Facts are important.” 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. 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 |
|---|---|
| Joseph Davis | I’M WITCHA LETS DO IT IN YESHUA’S NAME AMEN. |
| Erin Fuson | “no comment” |
| Kealy Duke | Politicians should not interfere in curriculum decisions, and students should make their own decisions based on truthful instruction. Not prioritizing education has brought us to this moment where ignorance and racism disguised as political authority can dictate what professionals teach. |
| Carolyn Boutte | “no comment” |
| Deborah McElgin | Facts are important. |
