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4 more Wyoming teachers sign Critical Race Theory pledge in week ending March 12

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

No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has four pledges from Wyoming teachers by the end of the week ending March 12.

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 Wyoming teachers included “I refuse to teach the narrative that has been created to make it seem like there is only one group that matters and made long lasting contributions to our nation. Working in a very diverse district I want my students to know that they matter and they are a part of our country's history too.” and “Students deserve to know the truth. They need to be taught to think critically and to question things. The world will continue to be racist, sexist, and homophobic if we aren't taught about history.”.

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. Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee have passed legislation banning discussions about the US being inherently racist.

Other states, such as Montana and Georgia, have denounced the teachings and are discussing a ban on critical race theory teachings.

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 Wyoming who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Joline AndrewsStudents deserve to know the truth. They need to be taught to think critically and to question things. The world will continue to be racist, sexist, and homophobic if we aren't taught about history.
Rachael DuponWe can't be BETTER without teaching the things that matter.
Emily MárquezOur students deserve to be exposed to a true and accurate representation of our past and present in order to form their own opinions and visions for their (our) future.
Kaylee FredricksI refuse to teach the narrative that has been created to make it seem like there is only one group that matters and made long lasting contributions to our nation. Working in a very diverse district I want my students to know that they matter and they are a part of our country's history too.

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