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Number of teachers in Danbury 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 Danbury, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has three pledges from Danbury 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.

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 Danbury who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Heather Lorenz“no comment”
Kimberly DauriaThe truth of factual events is the truth. All the ism’s need to be covered to have our students be well rounded and go through life as critical thinkers.We learned from our past and we look forward to our future. Do not take the teachers voices away. We heard everyday what our student want.
Anne Riddle“no comment”

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