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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in St. Charles stagnates at 2 in June

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There were no new teachers in St. Charles who signed the pledge in June, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by two teachers the month before. It now has two pledges from St. Charles teachers by June.

They are 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.

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 St. Charles who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Katy RankI refuse to ignore history and truth because it’s uncomfortable. Our students need educators willing to work alongside them as we all navigate our past, present and future.
Ruth KuzmanicLet's not hide behind white-washed history, our students deserve to know the history...the true history. Maybe that way they will not repeat the mistreatment of people that may be different from themselves.

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