Oklahoma will require teachers from NY, California to prove they back 'America First'

Oklahoma public schools will mandate a certification test for teachers from California and New York to confirm they share the state’s conservative political values. They must demonstrate knowledge of biological differences between genders and agree with state history standards, including a discredited claim regarding the Democratic Party’s actions during the 2020 election. The certification, branded as 'America First,' is aimed at preventing perceived indoctrination in classrooms. The test currently targets educators from these states due to their teaching approaches contradicting Oklahoma’s standards and is part of efforts to address teacher shortages.

The new certification test will require teachers from California and New York to demonstrate knowledge of the biological differences between genders and support stated American history standards, including validating the conspiracy theory about the Democratic Party and the 2020 presidential election.

Oklahoma's education department aims to ensure newcomers to classrooms share conservative political values and eliminates instructors perceived as indoctrinating students with opposing views.

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