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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

1 more Vestavia Hills teacher pledges to teach Critical Race Theory in week ending Aug. 21 despite controversy

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

No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has two pledges from Vestavia Hills teachers by the end of the week ending Aug. 21.

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 Vestavia Hills teacher wrote “I will not be censored or gagged in suppressing the truth about american history.” 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 Vestavia Hills who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Alan LitseyCritical thinking skills, truth and, and understanding human rights are essential. Knowledge leads to positive action and change. Alan Litsey
Phil Vander KampI will not be censored or gagged in suppressing the truth about american history.

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