No new teachers in Lima sign pledge on March 12 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Lima Reporter

Mar 14, 2022

There were no new teachers in Lima who signed the pledge on March 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on March 11, the day before. It now has two pledges from Lima 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 Lima teachers included, "I also teach my grandchildren daily in my home and also foster children, when I have them, in my home. Education, especially social and emotional, for children is an everyday process. And no matter what the subject matter i.e., history, literature, civics, all participants should see themselves as part of learning the truth" and "I also teach my grandchildren daily in my home and also foster children, when I have them, in my home. Education, especially social and emotional, for children is an everyday process. And no matter what the subject matter i.e., history, literature, civics, all participants should see themselves as part of learning the truth".

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 Lima who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory

Teachers	Thoughts on Critical Race Theory
Marlene Smith	I also teach my grandchildren daily in my home and also foster children, when I have them, in my home. Education, especially social and emotional, for children is an everyday process. And no matter what the subject matter i.e., history, literature, civics, all participants should see themselves as part of learning the truth.
Nisa Clay	No comment