Two Bensalem teachers pledge to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Dec. 4

By Lower Bucks Today

Dec 20, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by two teachers in Bensalem who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Dec. 4.

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 Bensalem teachers included, "I will not sit idly by and watch as fascist elements undermine the education system in our country. As a teacher of humanities - specifically US History - it is my job to provide resources and materials that allow students to uncover the truth of this country's racist and genocidal past and present so that we can all work to create a better future for ALL Americans" and "I will not sit idly by and watch as fascist elements undermine the education system in our country. As a teacher of humanities - specifically US History - it is my job to provide resources and materials that allow students to uncover the truth of this country's racist and genocidal past and present so that we can all work to create a better future for ALL Americans".

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 Bensalem who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory

Teachers	Thoughts on Critical Race Theory
Jason Cohen	I will not sit idly by and watch as fascist elements undermine the education system in our country. As a teacher of humanities - specifically US History - it is my job to provide resources and materials that allow students to uncover the truth of this country's racist and genocidal past and present so that we can all work to create a better future for ALL Americans.
Megan Dungan	No comment