Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Wilsonville stagnates at four

By East PDX Today

Oct 31, 2021

There were no new teachers in Wilsonville 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 four pledges from Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville teachers included, "I wamted to know the truth as a student, why should we not teach the students the truth? It can still be the truth and be age appropriate. Teach the truth, not some cover-up" and "Learning from truthful historical events is how we change for the better. I remember as a child in elementary school constructing a California mission out of sugar cubes for a school project and being Indians wearing paper bag vests and cheap color feathers. I absolutely cringe reflecting about this. We all deserve 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 Wilsonville who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory

Teachers	Thoughts on Critical Race Theory
Amanda Jewart	Our next generations and the future of the human race depends on the quality of the educational experiences that our nation provides. Educators must stand for equality, justice and truth - lives depend on it.
Danika Perde-Zundel	No comment
Jennifer Dorsey	Learning from truthful historical events is how we change for the better. I remember as a child in elementary school constructing a California mission out of sugar cubes for a school project and being Indians wearing paper bag vests and cheap color feathers. I absolutely cringe reflecting about this. We all deserve the truth.
Sarah Csiga	I wamted to know the truth as a student, why should we not teach the students the truth? It can still be the truth and be age appropriate. Teach the truth, not some cover-up.