No new teachers in Stockton sign pledge on March 13 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Stockton who signed the pledge on March 13, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on March 12, the day before. It now has eight pledges from Stockton 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 Stockton teachers included, “I will not lie to my students. I swear to tell them truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!” and “It is important that ALL students learn the truth about history that has help create positive social change”.

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.”