The pledge was signed by no teachers on March 5, the day before. It now has two pledges from Fulton teachers.
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.
Comments from Fulton teachers included, "Historical facts should not be altered to suit people's feelings. A free, democratic society looks to the past to create a more fair and just future for all of its people" and "Teachers should not be placed in a position to lie to students. In addition, the teaching of experiences from various people is a part of the American history. It's a shame that in 2022, this country still has the mindset that existed long ago".
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 | Thoughts on Critical Race Theory |
|---|---|
| Angela Johnson | Teachers should not be placed in a position to lie to students. In addition, the teaching of experiences from various people is a part of the American history. It's a shame that in 2022, this country still has the mindset that existed long ago. |
| Lisa Katzen | Historical facts should not be altered to suit people's feelings. A free, democratic society looks to the past to create a more fair and just future for all of its people. |
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