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Demovictory9

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Wed Jul 16, 2025, 11:25 AM Jul 16

Teachers moving from California or New York to OK will have to pass a batshit patriotism PragerU test to keep license [View all]


Red state will require new teachers pass PragerU 'America First' test to keep license
Relocating to Oklahoma and want to keep teaching? You might have to pass this test


The state Department of Education is currently working with PragerU to develop the assessment for teachers "relocating from states with progressive education policies," which they must take in order to get a license to teach in Oklahoma. The new assessment will evaluate educators on three main aspects: knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, "understanding of American exceptionalism" and "grasp of fundamental biological differences between boys and girls," according to a news release about the new assessment.

The goal of the new assessment is to ensure educators align with OSDE's commitment to an education "rooted in truth, patriotism and core values," and aims to instill "pride" in the nation's history among students.


We’re sending a clear message: Oklahoma’s schools will not be a haven for woke agendas pushed in places like California and New York," said Superintendent Ryan Walters. "If you want to teach here, you’d better know the Constitution, respect what makes America great, and understand basic biology. We’re raising a generation of patriots, not activists, and I’ll fight tooth and nail to keep leftist propaganda out of our classrooms."

OSDE said it was still assessing which states of origin will be required, but said California and New York would be included. The exact makeup of the test is also still under development but will be finalized in the coming weeks. The assessment will then be implemented immediately upon completion, according to OSDE.



https://www.foxnews.com/politics/exclusive-red-state-begin-requiring-new-teachers-pass-prageru-america-first-assessment-keep-licensure
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What teacher in his or her right mind would move from CA or NY to OK? Scrivener7 Jul 16 #1
+1 dalton99a Jul 16 #3
I was thinking along similar lines EYESORE 9001 Jul 16 #9
Move from vibrant, endlessly interesting coastal regions Aristus Jul 16 #13
a spouse of a military member who gets transferred there dsc Jul 16 #16
That's my question, too. MineralMan Jul 16 #22
The only possible motivation (besides a spouse's job) senseandsensibility Jul 16 #29
I followed my husband here. Behind the Aegis Jul 16 #36
+1000. (nt) Paladin Jul 16 #39
Or any sane state? I wouldn't! GPV Jul 16 #42
If the teacher passes basic Constitution knowledge then Jerry2144 Jul 16 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Initech Jul 16 #6
That is exactly opposite my point Jerry2144 Jul 16 #14
It's not a test of knowledge DBoon Jul 16 #28
Zero CA or NY teachers are moving to OK to teach Arazi Jul 16 #4
Fucking what??? Ryan Walters is a lunatic who does not belong in office. He belongs in prison. Initech Jul 16 #5
Dennis Prager was shipped off to a rehab type place after he fell..been out of comission for 7 months Demovictory9 Jul 16 #7
It's totally insane how the GOP continues to morph into the Taliban every day. Initech Jul 16 #8
From what did he fall? EYESORE 9001 Jul 16 #11
Off a ladder. Did serious damage..paralysis above shoulders Demovictory9 Jul 16 #24
This from a state that is losing teachers. Raven123 Jul 16 #10
It doesn't "add up" BigmanPigman Jul 16 #20
Right wingers are more than willing to... Shipwack Jul 16 #33
Yeah, I thought I recalled reading about that a little while ago. tanyev Jul 16 #21
Ok, Jan. flvegan Jul 16 #12
Ideological reeducation sanctioned by the state by any other name... Torchlight Jul 16 #15
Ever since Rufus Fears passed away DFW Jul 16 #17
Who in their right mind would move to Oklahoma? I'd give 'em a mental competency test first Prairie Gates Jul 16 #18
"We're raising a generation of" idiots. Solly Mack Jul 16 #19
I've known a few teachers that moved from OKie and Arkansas to CA Jacson6 Jul 16 #23
Critical Thinking bmichaelh Jul 16 #25
We don't need no progress nor any real education sinkingfeeling Jul 16 #26
LOL! 🤣 mwmisses4289 Jul 16 #27
Easy remedy for this. Don't move to Oklahoma. Who'd want to anyway? Vinca Jul 16 #30
"I'll fight tooth and nail to keep leftist propaganda out of our classrooms" NYC Liberal Jul 16 #31
He's putting Bibles in every class Demovictory9 Jul 16 #38
Democrats in OK should file complaints about the Bible being "woke" with NYC Liberal Jul 16 #41
Good grief, talk about not realizing the facts on the ground, even when they are staring at you in the face? SWBTATTReg Jul 16 #32
Then their education will be severely lacking in the real world. Good luck with that! n/t aggiesal Jul 16 #34
I suspect that won't be an issue for any teacher moving Oklahoma, considering they're moving there is likely game. msfiddlestix Jul 16 #35
OK has a hard time KEEPING teachers, I doubt many are going to come here for shits n giggles. Behind the Aegis Jul 16 #37
A won't even drive through that state, never mind move there. dem4decades Jul 16 #40
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