Oklahoma is set to implement "America First" tests for incoming teachers to ensure alignment with state values, emphasizing American history and Biblical principles. This initiative is supported by PragerU and seeks to counter perceived liberal influences from teachers coming from blue states. However, the state faces criticism for its education ranking of 48th nationally. This controversy deepens with allegations against state officials, particularly Superintendent Ryan Walters, who allegedly displayed inappropriate content during an official meeting, challenging state moral standards while pushing conservative educational reforms.
Oklahoma is introducing "America First" tests for teachers to align with state values. These tests will focus on American history and incorporate Biblical standards, developed in collaboration with PragerU. Despite the intentions, the state ranks poorly in education at 48th nationally. Hypocrisy arises with the behavior of officials, as demonstrated by Ryan Walters' incident during a board meeting where inappropriate content was displayed publicly by him.
Carson expressed her shock, stating, "I saw them just walking across the screen, and I'm like, 'no.' I'm sorry I even have to use this language, but I'm like, 'Those are her nipples.' And then I'm like, 'That's pubic hair.' What in the world am I watching? I didn’t watch a second longer... I was so disturbed by it, I was like, 'What is on your TV?'"
Walters was confronted about the inappropriate images displayed on his screen during a board meeting. The situation indicates a clash between enforcing moral standards and personal accountability, as emphasized by the priorities embedded in the state's new testing.
The partnership with PragerU for developing teacher testing criteria signifies a shift towards more conservative values in educational standards, raising concerns about academic freedom and the implications for educators from diverse backgrounds.
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