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1 new teacher in West Des Moines pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory in week ending Aug. 28

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Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teacher in West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines teachers by the end of the week ending Aug. 28.

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 West Des Moines teacher wrote “I am an aspiring Antiracist Educator” 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 West Des Moines who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Kimberlee GregoryTeaching the truth of history is important. It is also important because as a social worker it is important that I know the history in order to help my clients who may be dealing with traumatic events.
Carrie JacobsOnly in teaching & learning the truth about our nation's history will we be able to rise above it & build a system that uplifts & supports all humanity.
Jessica ParsonsI am an aspiring Antiracist Educator

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