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No new teachers in Winthrop sign pledge on March 11 to teach Critical Race Theory

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There were no new teachers in Winthrop who signed the pledge on March 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on March 10, the day before. It now has three pledges from Winthrop 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 Winthrop teachers included, "Our history is complex and multi-faceted. My students know this and expect me to be honest and open to sharing about history that reflects their diverse stories" and "The hard history of our past must be taught to our students in order to help us, as a country, move on to the better things that are yet to come. We need to heal the divide in our country and the healing begins with education".

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 Winthrop who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Joe QueryNo comment
Kristin McLarenOur history is complex and multi-faceted. My students know this and expect me to be honest and open to sharing about history that reflects their diverse stories.
Lee WhiteThe hard history of our past must be taught to our students in order to help us, as a country, move on to the better things that are yet to come. We need to heal the divide in our country and the healing begins with education.

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