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No new teachers in Arvada sign pledge on Oct. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

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There were no new teachers in Arvada who signed the pledge on Oct. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Oct. 5, the day before. It now has four pledges from Arvada 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 Arvada teachers included, "Because scientists like George Washington Carver can change a future!" and "Students must know the truth about what really happened in history as well as how our economy and government works. I became a teacher because I learned a whitewashed, revisionist version of history and wanted to do better for my students".

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 Arvada who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
James CriderNo comment
John GallupLimiting honesty in the the teaching of history destroys the value of our history and denies our students the sometimes painful reality of our past.
Kathy ZaleskiStudents must know the truth about what really happened in history as well as how our economy and government works. I became a teacher because I learned a whitewashed, revisionist version of history and wanted to do better for my students.
Kristie EdwardsBecause scientists like George Washington Carver can change a future!

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