No new teachers in Napa sign pledge on Oct. 29 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Wine Country Times

Oct 31, 2021

There were no new teachers in Napa who signed the pledge on Oct. 29, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by no teachers on Oct. 28, the day before. It now has two pledges from Napa 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 Napa teachers included, "It is unconscionable to me that lawmakers wish to ban the truth about our problematic history. If we sweep our mistakes under the rug, we will truly never learn from them, nor heal the toxin that so virulently infects our society" and "It is time to tell the truth about racism and sexism in our history. Our children will be well served to hear the facts. They should be able to have open discussions about this topic with well informed teachers guiding the conversation. Truth is patriotic".

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 Napa who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory

Teachers	Thoughts on Critical Race Theory
Judy Donovan	It is time to tell the truth about racism and sexism in our history. Our children will be well served to hear the facts. They should be able to have open discussions about this topic with well informed teachers guiding the conversation. Truth is patriotic.
Ryan Strole	It is unconscionable to me that lawmakers wish to ban the truth about our problematic history. If we sweep our mistakes under the rug, we will truly never learn from them, nor heal the toxin that so virulently infects our society.