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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Pompano Beach stagnates at four

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There were no new teachers in Pompano Beach who signed the pledge on Jan. 23, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Jan. 22, the day before. It now has four pledges from Pompano Beach teachers.

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 Pompano Beach teachers included, "I will continue to teach truth and not lies to all my students. Nothing and no one will change that" and "I refused to stay quiet about vital issues concerning U.S. History therefore I believed I was quietly let go from my position. But somehow they never really met me know the real reasons".

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 Pompano Beach who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Mari Mennel-BellNo comment
Maria NiforosI will continue to teach truth and not lies to all my students. Nothing and no one will change that.
Mr. RussoPushing back on fascism, and promoting truth to students!
Walter GarciaI refused to stay quiet about vital issues concerning U.S. History therefore I believed I was quietly let go from my position. But somehow they never really met me know the real reasons.

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