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1 new teacher in Blacksburg pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory in week ending Dec. 25

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Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teacher in Blacksburg, 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 Blacksburg teachers by the end of the week ending Dec. 25.

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 Blacksburg teacher wrote “I believe in teaching the truth.” 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 Blacksburg who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Tracy KwockOur students deserve the opportunity to learn about all of our nation's history, for without it, then we are not preparing them to think critically or act responsibly in our democratic society.
Richard ShryockStudents should be able to learn about all aspects of our history - good and bad. It's part of making our country better.
Kiara BaxterI believe in teaching the truth.

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