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Two teachers in Eureka pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by March 27

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Critical Race Theory will be taught by two teachers in Eureka who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by March 27.

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 Eureka teachers included, "I believe kids can handle the truth. And then "I believe in the truth. The truth of the past will heal the present ."

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. Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee have passed legislation banning discussions about the US being inherently racist.

Other states, such as Montana and Georgia, have denounced the teachings and are discussing a ban on critical race theory teachings.

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 Eureka who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Jennifer JonesI believe in the truth. The truth of the past will heal the present .
Jennifer JonesI believe kids can handle the truth.

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