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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

No new teachers in Waterloo in June sign pledge to teach Critical Race Theory

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There were no new teachers in Waterloo who signed the pledge in June, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by five teachers the month before. It now has five pledges from Waterloo teachers by June.

They are 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.

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 in Waterloo who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
David HindI believe in teaching the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Our students deserve to know where we come from and what has been endured to get to this point, so they can forge a better future for themselves and their country.
Denny McCabe“no comment”
Sally Priebe“no comment”
Nekoda GarbesI believe in teaching the truth and teaching real honest history.
David Hernandez Saca“no comment”

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