Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in West Covina stagnates at four

There were no new teachers in West Covina 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 four pledges from West Covina 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 West Covina teachers included, “I am passionate about teaching the struggle and plight of all Americans; we cannot rewrite history or ignore the past; for if we do, it will become our future” and “Because students deserve to practice being critical thinkers without “sugar coating,” 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. 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.”