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Online pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory signed by 2 Corvallis teachers by week ending Aug. 28, a rise of 2

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Critical Race Theory will be taught by two more teachers in Corvallis, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has 10 pledges from Corvallis teachers by the end of the week ending Aug. 28.

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 new Corvallis teachers included “I believe wholeheartedly in teaching the story of history, of humanity, in it's entirety. It's our history and it's critical we acknowledge the past so we can work towards a better future. The definition of indoctrination, as I share with my students, is NOT questioning something and being told to accept the narrative.” and “The truth 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 Corvallis who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Michaela Caldwell“no comment”
Megan McQueen“no comment”
June MorrisAs a history and geography teacher, I am aware of the necessity of teaching Hard History. Uncovering and discussing these complex topics makes us stronger, not weaker, as a society.
Mike Boyerthe truth shall set you free...
Gay TimkenWe need the truth!!! As Trevor Noah recently said: "You can look at your country’s history critically without believing that you’re personally to blame for it.”
Shellie GoodenWe cannot lead a class of learners who have no concept of where we come from. One need only look to the misguided actions of January 6, 2021 to see what a lack of education about govenment can do to rip the fabric and heart of our democracy to shreads. I should have spoken out as our history/government curriculum were systematically degraded decades ago. I will not be silent again.
Genevieve RaichIt is vital that as humans we learn correct history so we can learn from it so we do not repeat our mistakes
Alexis CroisdaleI want children to learn the truth before they graduate high school.
Jaqui EicherThe truth matters
Kc PerleyI believe wholeheartedly in teaching the story of history, of humanity, in it's entirety. It's our history and it's critical we acknowledge the past so we can work towards a better future. The definition of indoctrination, as I share with my students, is NOT questioning something and being told to accept the narrative.

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