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No new teachers in Larkspur sign pledge on Jan. 24 to teach Critical Race Theory

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There were no new teachers in Larkspur who signed the pledge on Jan. 24, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Jan. 23, the day before. It now has one pledge from Larkspur 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 Larkspur teacher wrote "It is critical that the truth be told. Omitting stories is erasure and we cannot reach equity and justice without knowing our history and all of the many stories that make up our nation." 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 Larkspur who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Margot HoltzmanIt is critical that the truth be told. Omitting stories is erasure and we cannot reach equity and justice without knowing our history and all of the many stories that make up our nation.

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