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No new teachers in Ames sign pledge on Nov. 22 to teach Critical Race Theory

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There were no new teachers in Ames who signed the pledge on Nov. 22, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Nov. 21, the day before. It now has three pledges from Ames 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 Ames teachers included, "Teaching critical history is essential to developing informed members of a democracy" and "Every person has a right and obligation to learn and understand the full history of the United States".

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 Ames who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Missy Springsteen-HauptTeaching critical history is essential to developing informed members of a democracy.
Ondrea DellmannNo comment
Whitney JudasEvery person has a right and obligation to learn and understand the full history of the United States.

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