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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Three Westport teachers pledge to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Dec. 11

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Critical Race Theory will be taught by three teachers in Westport who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Dec. 11.

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 Westport teachers included, "Our students deserve to know the truth, have a voice, and make choices about what it means to be a responsible global citizen. Education to defend our democracy!" and "Our students deserve to know the truth, have a voice, and make choices about what it means to be a responsible global citizen. Education to defend our democracy!".

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 Westport who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Michele CerinoOur students deserve to know the truth, have a voice, and make choices about what it means to be a responsible global citizen. Education to defend our democracy!
Peter MurrugarraNo comment
Tyler WhooleyNo comment

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