Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Sarasota stagnates at 12 in June

By Sarasota Review

Jul 11, 2022

There were no new teachers in Sarasota who signed the pledge in June, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

The pledge was signed by 12 teachers the month before. It now has 12 pledges from Sarasota teachers by June.

They are 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.

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. Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee have passed legislation banning discussions about the US being inherently racist.

Other states, such as Montana and Georgia, have denounced the teachings and are discussing a ban on critical race theory teachings.

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 Sarasota who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory

Teachers	Thoughts on Critical Race Theory
Susan Johnson	All kids deserve to be told the truth, especially history. When we lie kids know
Carol Lavallee	“no comment”
Jean Faulk	I do teach history, even what I call icky history. The students need to know.
Adriana Robledo	It is an essential component of the immigration process that my students learn the true history of the U.S.
Adriana Robledo	“no comment”
Carol Lavallee	I teach only the truth!
Jacqueline Roller	History must be taught.
Marcelle Crago	“no comment”
Susan Cohen	Students need to be given all the facts on an age appropriate basis. Without a full explanation, students will be unable to make wise decisions, either now or in the future.Susan Cohen, retired teacher
Amy Weinberger	For the record, CRT is a law school theory and we teachers have never taught it. This is just noise from white legislators and white people who feel threatened somehow about the truth to historical records.
Bridget Ziegler	“no comment”
Johnny Cakes	“no comment”