Ryan Walters' 'Anti-Woke' Teacher Test Could Overstep Law, Agency Leader Says

Oklahoma Voice: Walters’ ‘America First’ teacher test could overstep Oklahoma law, state agency leader says

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Education likely would contradict state law if it implements an ideological test for teachers coming from certain states, said the leader of another state agency that oversees teacher assessments.

Ryan Walters' 'anti-woke' teacher test could overstep law, agency leader says

The Oklahoma State Department of Education likely would contradict state law if it implements an ideological test for teachers from certain states.

Why an ‘America First’ Approach to Teaching Won’t Work

Ryan Walters and other MAGA conservatives want to put teachers into an ideological straitjacket.

Oklahoma Requires ‘America First’ Test for CA/NY Teachers

Out-of-state teacher candidates who want to work in Oklahoma must now pass a supplemental exam developed by PragerU to ensure they have an accurate understanding of biology, civics, and American history and values. Oklahoma’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has introduced a new “America First” certification test for incoming teachers from California and New […]

Walters’ ‘America First’ teacher test could overstep Oklahoma law, state agency leader says

State Superintendent Ryan Walters sits at the head of the table during an April 24 meeting of the Oklahoma State Board of Education in Oklahoma City. Walters has said he intends to require teachers to take an "America First" assessment if they are moving from a progressive state, like California or New York. (Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Education likely would contradict state law i…

Walters’ ‘America First’ teacher test could overstep Oklahoma law

Oklahoma law experts say state education department may violate rules with proposed “America First” test for out-of-state teachers. The post Walters’ ‘America First’ teacher test could overstep Oklahoma law first appeared on The Journal Record.