Oklahoma's 'America First' Test for New Teachers from Progressive States

Oklahoma's New Teacher Assessment

• 🎯 Oklahoma is implementing an 'America First' assessment test for new teachers relocating from progressive states.
• 🔑 The test aims to ensure teachers understand the US Constitution, American exceptionalism, and fundamental biological differences between boys and girls.
• 💡 This initiative is seen by proponents as a measure to maintain common sense and prevent the spread of 'woke' ideologies.

Partnership with PragerU

• 🤝 The state has partnered with PragerU to develop and administer this assessment.
• 🗣️ The Oklahoma State School Superintendent stated that teachers must demonstrate knowledge of basic biology before being allowed to teach.
• ⚠️ The move is framed as a response to perceived ideological shifts in education systems of states like California and New York.

Addressing 'Woke' Ideologies

• 🚫 The discussion highlights concerns about progressive policies and 'woke dumpster fires' in blue states.
• 🚚 There's an expressed desire to prevent individuals from bringing their political views and voting behaviors to states with different ideologies.
• 🇺🇸 The 'America First' agenda is presented as a counterpoint to what is perceived as a warped school system in states like California.