As grade schools are failing around the country and blue states often seem to focus more on social justice issues than actually teaching reading, writing and ‘rithmetic, one red state has seen enough.
Oklahoma is going to partner with the conservative non-profit PragerU to create a required “America First” test to keep their teaching licenses. The state doesn’t want or need woke teachers from deep blue states:
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.
It sure would be cool to have this in all 50 states. Imagine teachers actually knowing and understanding the U.S. Constitution? Imagine students being taught to be proud of our country, instead of being brainwashed with anti-American propaganda?
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.
Oklahoma's Superintendent of Public Instruction says he wants nothing to do with the progressive agendas being foisted on children in New York or California:
"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."
He tweeted out that message Wednesday:
PragerU, short for Prager University, does not actually give out degrees but instead was founded in 2009 by longtime Salem Media radio host Dennis Prager and screenwriter Allen Estrin to, as their website says, defend “the most important ideas of Western Civilization, ideas like those expressed in our magnificent American Constitution.” They produce conservative-oriented five-minute videos on history, religion, relationships and more.
In short, liberals hate it. That, of course, can only mean one thing—they’re doing a great job.
Unfortunately, Prager himself suffered an accident in his home in November 2024 and is still recovering. Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk will take over the majority of his radio slot, with conservative pundit Jack Posobiec hosting the third hour until Dennis is able to return, as RedState reported.
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Ryan Walters’ attempt to rid his school system of progressive anti-American propaganda is bold and could produce actual results, which is why we might see an activist judge jump in from the third rope with a temporary restraining order.
That’s the left’s game these days.
Editor's Note: President Trump is fighting to dismantle the Department of Education and ensure America's kids get the education they deserve.
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