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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Fort Lauderdale stagnates at three

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There were no new teachers in Fort Lauderdale who signed the pledge on Dec. 29, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Dec. 28, the day before. It now has three pledges from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale teachers included, "Teach the truth. Not propaganda. Pray pray pray to God for the USA and our students future" and "I believe the truth matters. I believe that history should not be erased just because it makes some people uncomfortable. I believe that telling the truth can lead to growth, and that whitewashing history dehumanizes".

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 Fort Lauderdale who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Ed FarrellNo comment
Shari MauroTeach the truth. Not propaganda. Pray pray pray to God for the USA and our students future.
Sharon SmithI believe the truth matters. I believe that history should not be erased just because it makes some people uncomfortable. I believe that telling the truth can lead to growth, and that whitewashing history dehumanizes.

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