Number of teachers in Asheville teaching Critical Race Theory increases by 2 in week ending Aug. 28

By Lynchburg Reporter

Aug 29, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by two more teachers in Asheville, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers sign the pledge the week before. It now has 10 pledges from Asheville teachers by the end of the week ending Aug. 28.

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.

The new Asheville teacher wrote “I will not be, nor do I want my education students (or their students) to be, intimidated by fear-mongering and the politicization of history.” when pledging to teach Critical Race Theory.

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 Asheville who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory

Teachers	Thoughts on Critical Race Theory
Lisa Pomeroy	“no comment”
Gary Falkenberg	White washed history is just wrong.
Cara Brackins	The truth matters
Gary Falkenberg	White washed history won't work.
Kriya Lendzion	American HIstory is the history of each of us and the totality of our history. We cant tell the story of who we are as individuals or a nation without telling, hearing and reconciling with the truth. Only then can we heal where needed, strengthen where weak, assure that all Americans have equal voices and rights, and truly have a united and strong country.
Peeples M.	I will teach the truth.
Doug Wingeier	"The truth shall make you free."
Doug Wingeier	"...you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free..." (John 8:32).
Laura Mears	“no comment”
Mark Sidelnick	I will not be, nor do I want my education students (or their students) to be, intimidated by fear-mongering and the politicization of history.