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No new teachers in Mansfield Center sign pledge on Dec. 24 to teach Critical Race Theory

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There were no new teachers in Mansfield Center who signed the pledge on Dec. 24, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Dec. 23, the day before. It now has one pledge from Mansfield Center teacher.

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 Mansfield Center teacher wrote "Our district is committed to equality and citizenship. Providing students with opportunities to use critical-thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and world citizenship. All of these are goals within the district's Portrait of a Graduate. Thus, truth, and the recognition that truth can be hard to hear and hard to accept is why competent and capable educators must provide students with primary sources and to give voice to the voiceless. I am proud to engage in this important work with strong young minds, who will make their way in this world as empathetic and informed citizens." 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 Mansfield Center who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Martha DavisOur district is committed to equality and citizenship. Providing students with opportunities to use critical-thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and world citizenship. All of these are goals within the district's Portrait of a Graduate. Thus, truth, and the recognition that truth can be hard to hear and hard to accept is why competent and capable educators must provide students with primary sources and to give voice to the voiceless. I am proud to engage in this important work with strong young minds, who will make their way in this world as empathetic and informed citizens.

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