The pledge was signed by no teachers on Jan. 9, the day before. It now has three pledges from Pasadena 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 Pasadena teachers included, "I have always taught hard truth at every grade level, and helped my students understand truth from multiple perspectives" and "I believe in an equitable just society that can only be aspired to through honesty and acknowledgement of our present and current systems of white. cis. male supremacy".
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 |
|---|---|
| Janet Graff | I have always taught hard truth at every grade level, and helped my students understand truth from multiple perspectives. |
| Mandy Lowman | No comment |
| Tiffany Carpenter | I believe in an equitable just society that can only be aspired to through honesty and acknowledgement of our present and current systems of white. cis. male supremacy |
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