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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Trenton stagnates at three in week ending March 26

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There were no new teachers in Trenton who signed the pledge in week ending March 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has three pledges from Trenton teachers by the end of the week ending March 26.

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. 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 Trenton who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
John Forte“no comment”
Sandra HerringtonTeaching my students anything but the truth would be a disservice to them and their futures.
Angel DolinaWe all have biases. However, personal biases should not impair the American history curriculum.

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