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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Germantown stagnates at five

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There were no new teachers in Germantown who signed the pledge on Nov. 29, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Nov. 28, the day before. It now has five pledges from Germantown 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 Germantown teachers included, "I refuse to teach FALSE history. I teach INCLUSIVITY and the TRUTH" and "My students need REAL history to know where they came from, to understand where they are, and to plan where they want to go".

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 Germantown who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Emily RosasoIt’s time to stop whitewashing history.
Gina SorrentinoNo comment
Jasmin ChairezI refuse to teach FALSE history. I teach INCLUSIVITY and the TRUTH.
Jenny RoleyMy white children need to know our country's true history
Lauren BlackMy students need REAL history to know where they came from, to understand where they are, and to plan where they want to go.

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