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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Lewiston stagnates at two in week ending Sep. 18

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There were no new teachers in Lewiston who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has two pledges from Lewiston teachers by the end of the week ending Sep. 18.

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.

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 Lewiston who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Janis JohnsonStudents should not be lied to. Their intelligence and good character should be respected. They should learn the truth of American history and make their own decisions about what they think and what kinds of people/citizens they want to be.
Megan McMinnWe need to know better to do better.

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