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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Waukegan stagnates at two in week ending Dec. 18

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There were no new teachers in Waukegan who signed the pledge in week ending Dec. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has two pledges from Waukegan teachers by the end of the week ending Dec. 18.

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.

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 Waukegan who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Ron Ashlaw“no comment”
Helene DudaThe only way to get rid of the influence of systemic racism is to teach how it influences our society and our actions when we are unaware of it. Knowledge is power, and that power can change the world for a more equitable and equal world.

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