Quantcast

South OKC News

Monday, November 11, 2024

No new teachers in Norman sign pledge on Nov. 13 to teach Critical Race Theory

Highschool07

There were no new teachers in Norman who signed the pledge on Nov. 13, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Nov. 12, the day before. It now has two pledges from Norman 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 Norman teachers included, "Since the US history I teach centers on multiculturalism, it would be impossible for me to follow the scrambled guidelines just passed in my state, Oklahoma. The college where I teach has a big commitment to inclusion, so I do not anticipate problems--but am concerned about what will happen in K-12 throughout the state, which already has a poor track record for teaching inclusive history" and "Since the US history I teach centers on multiculturalism, it would be impossible for me to follow the scrambled guidelines just passed in my state, Oklahoma. The college where I teach has a big commitment to inclusion, so I do not anticipate problems--but am concerned about what will happen in K-12 throughout the state, which already has a poor track record for teaching inclusive 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.”

Teachers in Norman who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Jeri L. ReedSince the US history I teach centers on multiculturalism, it would be impossible for me to follow the scrambled guidelines just passed in my state, Oklahoma. The college where I teach has a big commitment to inclusion, so I do not anticipate problems--but am concerned about what will happen in K-12 throughout the state, which already has a poor track record for teaching inclusive history.
Rebecca GeorgeNo comment

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate

MORE NEWS