Oklahoma to test teachers from New York, California
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A CNN report described questions allegedly found in a test that was given to teachers from liberal-leaning states by the Oklahoma Department of Education.
Ryan Walters said teachers who come from blue states such as California and New York will have to pass an exam by PragerU, a conservative nonprofit group founded by radio host Dennis Prager, known for its short videos showcasing conservative arguments on political topics.
A new test will be administered to out-of-state teachers coming to Oklahoma in a move the state superintendent said is meant to root out “radical leftist ideology” from classrooms.
Ryan Walters announced "America First" test for teachers moving to Oklahoma from blue states, covering American history, civics and common sense topics.
Trump's assault on academia has created an opening for the right-with pseudo-academic organization PragerU to try and fill the void with its brand of conservative content. Oklahoma State Rep. Gabe Woolley defends using PragerU content as a teacher on "The Weekend: Primetime.
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