Oklahoma has introduced a new requirement for educators seeking licensure from out of state. All applicants must now pass the America-First Assessment, developed in collaboration with PragerU.
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This assessment is designed to reinforce foundational civic knowledge and promote traditional American values as part of the state’s commitment to educational excellence. This policy reflects Oklahoma’s broader initiative to align classroom instruction with patriotic principles and ensure that incoming educators uphold the state’s values in education. While many states—including California, New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts—continue to embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) frameworks into their education processes and statutes, Oklahoma has taken a distinct path by banning such practices.
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By implementing this assessment, the state affirms its stance against politicized licensure standards and reasserts its dedication to merit-based evaluation, civic literacy, and the preservation of American ideals in public education.