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PragerU Teacher Test Goes Public as Oklahoma Applies It to Out-of-State Applicants

Legal uncertainty grows over Oklahoma’s plan to use the PragerU exam for certifying teachers relocating from other states.

Overview

  • PragerU published the online exam and promoted it with a full-page New York Times ad featuring sample questions on biology and basic civics.
  • Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters says teachers arriving from California and New York must pass the assessment to receive state certification.
  • A KFOR review found the test includes 34 multiple-choice questions that begin with gender topics before moving to U.S. history and the Constitution.
  • Test-takers receive immediate feedback, cannot fail because they can retry until correct, and are prompted for donations upon completion.
  • An Oklahoma board member urged caution on legal grounds, and a constitutional attorney told KFOR the requirement conflicts with state law and could invite lawsuits.