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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Idaho Falls stagnates at 2 in June

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There were no new teachers in Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Kristina BataldenI believe in teaching the truth.
Wendi StraubOur systems have racist and classist policies and practices and we all benefit when every student has equitable opportunities to participate in society.

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