Four teachers in Edmonds pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by Jan. 11

Critical Race Theory will be taught by four teachers in Edmonds who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by Jan. 11.

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 Edmonds teachers included, “We need to teach the truth about our history to live up to our founding ideals. And then “I am appalled by state legislatures criminalizing accurate instruction and conversation about our history and the ongoing systemic problems because of this history. I want future Americans to have accurate information, & an environment where they can challenge and debate.”

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.’