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

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There were no new teachers in Fairport who signed the pledge on Oct. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Oct. 13, the day before. It now has three pledges from Fairport 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 Fairport teachers included, "As an educator, I have the responsibility to convey the truth, whether it is in science, where the truth is also being attacked, or in history and the social sciences. As a nation, we have to accept and come to terms with that history and our responsibility to repair the damage done to others" and "I'm tired of the decades long silencing of the minority voice. I'm tired of the very same people who benefit from our labor, who consume our culture, who eat our "authentic food" while at the same time trying to erase our history, deny our struggles, and silence our voices. Enough".

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 Fairport who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Emily JangNo comment
Emily JangI'm tired of the decades long silencing of the minority voice. I'm tired of the very same people who benefit from our labor, who consume our culture, who eat our "authentic food" while at the same time trying to erase our history, deny our struggles, and silence our voices. Enough.
Lawrence WirthAs an educator, I have the responsibility to convey the truth, whether it is in science, where the truth is also being attacked, or in history and the social sciences. As a nation, we have to accept and come to terms with that history and our responsibility to repair the damage done to others.

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