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No new teachers in Niceville sign pledge on Feb. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

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There were no new teachers in Niceville who signed the pledge on Feb. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Feb. 20, the day before. It now has two pledges from Niceville 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 Niceville teachers included, "Our local schools in Florida have unveiled a curriculum of nationalism woven throughout the new civics curriculum for 2021" and "Our local schools in Florida have unveiled a curriculum of nationalism woven throughout the new civics curriculum for 2021".

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 Niceville who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Bill MoyeOur local schools in Florida have unveiled a curriculum of nationalism woven throughout the new civics curriculum for 2021.
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