US EditionOklahoma Proposes PragerU-Based “America First” Test for New Teachers
OKLAHOMA, JUL 9 – The test targets teachers from progressive states and covers the U.S. Constitution, American exceptionalism, and biological sex differences, aligning with Oklahoma's education priorities, officials said.
- Oklahoma's Department of Education partners with PragerU to develop an 'America First' assessment required for new teachers from states with progressive policies.
- Mounting ideological concerns prompted OSDE to team with PragerU, aiming to stop leftist influences and promote patriotism in education.
- Data from OSDE reveals the assessment covers three pillars: the U.S. Constitution, American exceptionalism, and biological differences between boys and girls, targeting teachers from states like California and New York.
- Teachers from California and New York must pass the new assessment to obtain Oklahoma licenses, with immediate effect once finalized, signaling rapid policy implementation.
- In the context of ongoing reforms, Oklahoma’s OSDE has updated social studies standards and previously partnered with PragerU, signaling a pattern of conservative education policies with potential implications for curriculum and district resistance.
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