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No new teachers in Verona sign pledge on Feb. 17 to teach Critical Race Theory

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There were no new teachers in Verona who signed the pledge on Feb. 17, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Feb. 16, the day before. It now has three pledges from Verona 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 Verona teachers included, "As a teacher of U.S. History and world geography teaching the truth is the heart and soul of my profession" and "I am passionate about teaching Critical Race Theory and encouraging my students to think for themselves".

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 Verona who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Bridget SeeryNo comment
Melissa WallersteinAs a teacher of U.S. History and world geography teaching the truth is the heart and soul of my profession.
Richard GozinyaI am passionate about teaching Critical Race Theory and encouraging my students to think for themselves.

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