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No new teachers in Bensalem sign pledge in week ending Jan. 22 to teach Critical Race Theory

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There were no new teachers in Bensalem who signed the pledge in week ending Jan. 22, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by two teachers the week before. It now has two pledges from Bensalem teachers by the end of the week ending Jan. 22.

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 Bensalem who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Megan Dungan“no comment”
Jason CohenI 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.

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