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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Carthage stagnates at two

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There were no new teachers in Carthage who signed the pledge on Feb. 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Feb. 25, the day before. It now has two pledges from Carthage 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 Carthage teachers included, "This is appalling. Our next generations deserve the truth. How else can we learn from our mistakes?" and "This is appalling. Our next generations deserve the truth. How else can we learn from our mistakes?".

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 Carthage who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
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Teal AbelNo comment
Tracy SmallacombeThis is appalling. Our next generations deserve the truth. How else can we learn from our mistakes?

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