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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Larkspur stagnates at one in week ending March 19

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There were no new teachers in Larkspur who signed the pledge in week ending March 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by one teacher the week before. It now has one pledge from Larkspur teachers by the end of the week ending March 19.

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.

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 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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