Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Palo Alto stagnates at eight in week ending April 9

By South SFV Today

Apr 23, 2022

There were no new teachers in Palo Alto who signed the pledge in week ending April 9, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has eight pledges from Palo Alto teachers by the end of the week ending April 9.

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. 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 Palo Alto who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory

Teachers	Thoughts on Critical Race Theory
Kristin Howell	“no comment”
Danitra Nash	As student myself, I was invisible in history all throughout school. I was never told I was inferior by teachers, but the message was implied, reinforced and never corrected. The only rich or meaningful history about African Americans came from stories told by my family. What greatness are we sequestering in young minds by shielding them from the truth?
Cristina Carella	Being in the business of shaping and molding minds, future generations must to be taught the truth about our nation's history so that our country can stand a chance at racial and social justice and healing.
Becky Brewer	This is not a choice. The truth must be taught.
Prerana Jayakumar	“no comment”
Emer Martin	Don't bully teachers. This country must change to allow all of its citizens to thrive.
Tedi Mills	Limiting the discussions teachers are allowed to facilitate in a classroom diminishes everyone.
Michelle Yee	“no comment”