The pledge was signed by no teachers on Jan. 17, the day before. It now has four pledges from Mason 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 Mason teachers included, "I trust my students to hear FACTS and discern the truth from those facts. We haven't been honest about our history for too long. I am a white, middle class woman and recognize my privilege. I want to be part of the solution so that our American FUTURE is brighter for ALL" 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 | Thoughts on Critical Race Theory |
|---|---|
| Amysue Hopkins | The truth matters. |
| Candace Dill | I believe in truth, learning our truth, and growing from our truth! |
| Katelyne Thomas | No comment |
| Katherine Hauer | I trust my students to hear FACTS and discern the truth from those facts. We haven't been honest about our history for too long. I am a white, middle class woman and recognize my privilege. I want to be part of the solution so that our American FUTURE is brighter for ALL. |
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