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Number of teachers in San Rafael teaching Critical Race Theory increases by 1 in week ending March 12

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Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teacher in San Rafael, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has seven pledges from San Rafael teachers by the end of the week ending March 12.

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 new San Rafael teacher wrote “I believe everyone needs to know the truth of our history. We can never move forward as a civilisation unless we face hard truths.” 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. Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee have passed legislation banning discussions about the US being inherently racist.

Other states, such as Montana and Georgia, have denounced the teachings and are discussing a ban on critical race theory teachings.

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 San Rafael who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Pamela LivingstonHumans can only grow in a soil of truth.
Ben EisemanOur students need to know the truth.
Erin Frazier“no comment”
Adele MazeI am signing my name because I believe in racial equality and my energy and efforts will be directed toward achieving this. I will teach with my heart and mind wide open and with a strong passionate voice. Through image and word, color, texture and bold visual art, we will publicly communicate and portray the serious problems in our communities AND the solutions that will benefit all people.
Lisa MichlAs a wildlife biologist who educates children and adults about the beautiful places in their backyards, it's my responsibility to tell the whole truth of these places and not a white-washed version.
Marisa Gomez“no comment”
Linda PriceI believe everyone needs to know the truth of our history. We can never move forward as a civilisation unless we face hard truths.

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