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 Salinas teachers included, "I believe in truth!" and "Truth heals. Silence festers".
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 | Thoughts on Critical Race Theory |
|---|---|
| Angela Der Ramos | I believe in truth! |
| Jui-Shan Hill | No comment |
| Katie Rose | Our students know the realities of the world they live in today. They deserve to know all that happened before today, the good, bad, and ugly, that made this country what it is…broken and afraid of progress. |
| Natalie Bernasconi | Truth heals. Silence festers. |
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