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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Sewickley stagnates at one

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There were no new teachers in Sewickley who signed the pledge on Feb. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Feb. 20, the day before. It now has one pledge from Sewickley teacher.

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.

The Sewickley teacher wrote "There is strong opposition in our local community to teaching critical race theory, and as a parent I pledge to teach my own children and to do whatever I can to ensure that all the children in our community are taught the truth." when pledging to teach Critical Race Theory.

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 Sewickley who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Karen GalbraithThere is strong opposition in our local community to teaching critical race theory, and as a parent I pledge to teach my own children and to do whatever I can to ensure that all the children in our community are taught the truth.

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