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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in San Diego stagnates at 49

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There were no new teachers in San Diego 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 49 pledges from San Diego 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 San Diego teachers included, "I believe access to information is essential for critical thinking" and "All history matters".

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 San Diego who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Adina SoboStudents deserve to know that biology does not work the way conservative, far-right members of the legislature claim it works. They are wrong about race, sexual identity, sexual preference, how women’s reproductive organs work, global climate change, the need for regulations and oversight for pollution, and many other things.
Alyssa WallaceNo comment
Andrew ZafutoWe must teach a complete perspective in various subjects, so much so that we examine both the atrocities AND the triumphs of the human condition as they relate to the movement of humans across our planet over time.
Arielle KingNo comment
Armando BatistaI am an artist and educator whose responsibility it is to create a safe space for my students to take risks and ask the hard questions about the society they are now members of...in order to be functioning participants. As an American citizen born to parents who immigrated here for a better life, I cannot in good conscience allow for these laws to maintain this country’s denial of its long and true history of systemic racism, sexism, and oppression towards those who identify as other than the white, heterosexual and/or male. I stand with my fellow educators to once again fight for a more inclusive and truthful account of American History; a Peoples History.
Ashley RoaneWe need to be aware of the truth in order to create a better future for us all.
Brian DelgadoIn some sense education of our youth is societal creation, and we must teach historical truth if we ever hope to have a chance at healing past injustices.
Cara HetrickNo comment
Carolyn SandersI will not edit herhistory for my students. I will tell them exactly what happened. To understand and empathize, they need to hear the TRUTH.
Carolyn SandersYoung people have the right to learn about actual his/herstory - not what legislators want them to learn.
Carolyn WilliamsIt is time we live up to the values of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution!
Christy JohnstonNo comment
Danny Baza BlasI will not stand to be intimidated to do my profession.
Dawn MillerNo comment
Donna RottierI am committed to developing students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, and this cannot be done without access to truth.
Geniese LigonAll history matters.
Jaclyn SarneseStudents deserve to learn the truth, which includes all sides of history- the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of our past, if we truly want to prevent history from repeating itself
Jacqueline NavarroI refuse to lie to my students about the true history of the United States.
Jeff BonineThe road to equity for all, is the knowledge of the inequities of the past.
Jessica BarlowNo comment
Jessica Blanchard Anti-Oppression Ally SheherhersI am committed to educating students how to connect the dots between society's oppressive roots sown in the past and the thriving manifestations of oppression in the present. I am committed to partnering with equity/social justice-minded allies to teach our youth how to be more educated on oppression in all its forms so they can join our anti-oppression ancestors in leading the way to be a more accepting, caring, and thoughtful generation committed to genuine, humanizing liberation for all. I am committed, also, to those folks who resist, who deny, who fear anti-oppression ideology and action. I stand with my ally partners in not giving up on you. Change. It is hard. But possible. Always possible. I believe this. This is why I sign my name. Jessica Blanchard
Jim MorenoHate and ignorance are not my America. This action of teaching the truth is my America.
Kara SusvillaNo comment
Kristin StrasserNo comment
Lauriann StanleyNo comment
Lily SmithThis is necessary and needs to happen now. CRT needs to be in school's it is and should be considered a fundamental right to education and one of the key steps to a healthier, more equitable, accountability, better society
Lisa M. SparacoTeaching an inclusive & truthful history ensures greater understanding for a diverse & democratic society!
Lisa M. SparacoWe need teachers prepared to serve our diverse communities for a more inclusive, democratic society!
Liz PappasNo comment
Lorna ZukasIt is absurd that students get to the university level and they say, "why didn't anyone every teach me this?" Students need to be educated about all aspects of the formation of the U.S., the good, the bad, and the ugly truth.
Marea SharpeOur students deserve the truth.
Marea SharpeStudents deserve the truth.
Margaret EglerHistory needs to tell the full story of our attempts and our failures to create a multi racial democracy.
María Teresa HarrisIf I am not truthful with my students I am disrespecting them. I will not do that. I
Martha GarciaI believe access to information is essential for critical thinking.
Michanne Hoctor-ThompsonWe must name it to face it before we can do something about it.
Michele JanetteWe need to ensure our children grow up knowing the truth of our nation's history from multiple perspectives.
Molly SternerThe truth must be taught.
Molly SternerThis is absolutely disgusting. I currently teach about white supremacy and colonialism in my third-grade classroom.......And will continue to do so!
Noemi S.Teaching history and discussing current events are opportunities for students to learn about themselves, their communities, helping others and that equality is a right they have and can fight for when needed. It’s important that all students, especially students of color learn about abolitionists, unionizers, and other POC leaders to see themselves as not just oppressed but as change makers. I love my students and want to teach them about kindness, standing up for themselves and for others. Teaching history is a great way to do so.
Paula AnnicchiaricoHistory is truth. Facts are truth. It's important to know the truth so we can learn from it to build a more perfect Union. White Supremacy does not want Democracy For The People. White-washing the truth will never help this world.
Raquel De HoyosThe truth is the only way to explain our present. Black people deserve better. By understanding our county’s true history we can begin to understand how to better accomplish this.
Richelle JurasekNo comment
Sarah MillhoffNo comment
Scott GrantNo comment
Shannon HowardThe truth matters and is the only catalyst for true change!
Stacey UyWhen our national story is devoid of the the truth, we are not equipping students with the tools and ancestral knowledge they need to make a better world possible. We are simply teaching them how to deal with the status quo. As an Asian student in a mostly white community, I did not learn any Asian-American history until I left high school. I can only imagine who I'd be had I learned earlier, had I been taught narratives that allowed me to love myself. As educators, it's our duty to prevent this cycle from perpetuating. We need to teach our true history.
Suzanne RussellTeaching real hard history matters. Truth is key to an informed citizen....even the uncomfortable truth.
Terresa JonesOur children need to be told and have a full understanding and context of the truth of our history. We do them a tragic disservice by omitting or glossing over reality. They want the truth and they do know when they are being lied to. Our failure to acknowledge truth creates cognitive dissonance and erosion of human integrity and kindness that without which, we cannot heal ourselves, each other, and our world.

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