Critical Race Theory to be taught by four Stillwater teachers after pledge by week ending Oct. 16

By East Twin Cities

Oct 30, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by four teachers in Stillwater who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Oct. 16.

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 Stillwater teachers included, "Teach those kids how evil Democrats are who started the KKK who lynched blacks, murdered black babies, and support endless wars that enrich politicians. Teach them how Democrats want to segregate our society and are bigoted" and "Those who don’t teach history are doomed to repeat it. The way to end racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia and all the other isms and phobias is to teach how being that way is harmful and how we can make better choices. I will always teach what is right and your immoral law won’t stop me".

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 Stillwater who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory

Teachers	Thoughts on Critical Race Theory
Britney Mann	The truth matters.
Megan Ruby	Those who don’t teach history are doomed to repeat it. The way to end racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia and all the other isms and phobias is to teach how being that way is harmful and how we can make better choices. I will always teach what is right and your immoral law won’t stop me.
Na Na	Teach those kids how evil Democrats are who started the KKK who lynched blacks, murdered black babies, and support endless wars that enrich politicians. Teach them how Democrats want to segregate our society and are bigoted.
Sarah Donovan	No comment