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No new teachers in Bradenton sign pledge on Jan. 1 to teach Critical Race Theory

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There were no new teachers in Bradenton who signed the pledge on Jan. 1, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Dec. 31, the day before. It now has two pledges from Bradenton 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 Bradenton teachers included, "The hard truths of history should be faced, not ignored or whitewashed. Classrooms are places for open and honest discussion, not censorship" and "Our children deserve to know the truth so that we can honor past generations and make our country a safer space for current and future generations".

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 Bradenton who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Gloria CustodioThe hard truths of history should be faced, not ignored or whitewashed. Classrooms are places for open and honest discussion, not censorship.
Jaclyn DuboisOur children deserve to know the truth so that we can honor past generations and make our country a safer space for current and future generations.

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