The pledge was signed by no teachers on March 11, the day before. It now has four pledges from Englewood 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 Englewood teachers included, "As Lilla Watson says, "If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together."Because our children are too smart, too worthy, too full of promise to be lied to" and "All students deserve to know the truth of our country and be inspired to build a more perfect union".
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 |
|---|---|
| Jessica Boisen | No comment |
| Joe Riehl | No comment |
| Kathleen Allen | All students deserve to know the truth of our country and be inspired to build a more perfect union. |
| Katie Biester | As Lilla Watson says, "If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together."Because our children are too smart, too worthy, too full of promise to be lied to. |
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