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Oklahoma Rolls Out PragerU 'America First' Test for Teacher Applicants From California and New York

Unions warn the screening will deter recruits, inviting challenges in a state already struggling to hire teachers.

FILE - Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters speaks during a special state Board of Education meeting, April 12, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma to Test Out-of-State Teachers From New York, California With PragerU Exam

Overview

  • The state finalized a 50-question assessment developed and administered by PragerU and is applying it to applicants from California and New York seeking Oklahoma certification.
  • Officials say the 'America First' exam will guard against 'radical leftist ideology' and ensure alignment with Oklahoma standards, with possible expansion to more states.
  • The education department released the first five questions, which cover civics basics such as the Constitution’s opening words and the importance of religious freedom, as well as biological sex chromosomes.
  • PragerU CEO Marissa Streit said several items address 'undoing the damage of gender ideology,' and USA Today reporting describes questions tied to false claims about the 2020 election.
  • Teachers’ unions and Oklahoma Democrats label the requirement a 'MAGA loyalty test' that could deter candidates and trigger legal fights, and CNN reported that failing the exam would block certification for the school year.