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There were no new teachers in Kensington who signed the pledge on Jan. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Jan. 24, the day before. It now has two pledges from Kensington 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 Kensington teachers included, "Telling the truth to our youngest citizens is one of the most important ways we can begin to heal and change our world to a just society that is free from oppression and marginalization in all forms. I support the work of liberating and empowering our children and ultimately our society with truth, love and towards an equitable future" and "America needs a new generation who understands the urgency and impact of learning truth in their classrooms".

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
Alexander Koch	America needs a new generation who understands the urgency and impact of learning truth in their classrooms
Lindsey Allard Agnamba	Telling the truth to our youngest citizens is one of the most important ways we can begin to heal and change our world to a just society that is free from oppression and marginalization in all forms. I support the work of liberating and empowering our children and ultimately our society with truth, love and towards an equitable future.