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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Richmond stagnates at 11 in week ending Sep. 18

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There were no new teachers in Richmond who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has 11 pledges from Richmond teachers by the end of the week ending Sep. 18.

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.

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 Richmond who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Sarah Crenshaw“no comment”
Brenna Barringer“no comment”
Laura WilkinsonI believe that if we continue to whitewash the events of the past, we are doomed to repeat them. Haven't we seen the damage of not learning from our past already?
Andrew MaryniukOur history can't be rewritten, but we will repeat and relive it if we try to ignore it. Truth and reconciliation over toothless, poisonous fictions.
Sally SchulerTeaching honest history is the key to a free society.
Leslie Saul“no comment”
Pam SmithWe can only progress when we face the past with honesty and transform it.
Pam SmithTruth-telling is the only path to transformation.
Fay ChelmowThe truth will set us free
Sarah Jane BrubakerStudents need to know an accurate history of our country in order to participate fully in creating a more just society.
Kathryn Haynes“no comment”

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