Oklahoma's "America First" teacher test: A bold stand for truth in education
By willowt // 2025-09-01
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  • Oklahoma’s “America First” certification test ensures incoming teachers align with the state’s values—rejecting woke indoctrination in favor of patriotic, fact-based education.
  • The State Board of Education, led by Superintendent Ryan Walters, partners with PragerU to develop questions reinforcing American civics, history and traditional values—excluding divisive ideologies like CRT and radical gender theory.
  • HB 2362 empowers parents with the legal right to review school materials, reinforcing parental authority over classroom content.
  • Critics claim the test infringes on academic freedom, but supporters argue it protects students from political agendas and upholds Oklahoma’s educational standards.
  • This bold move reflects a nationwide pushback against Biden-era progressive overreach in schools, prioritizing transparency and parental rights over activist-driven curricula.
Oklahoma is taking a decisive stand against the radical politicization of education, implementing a groundbreaking certification test to ensure teachers uphold American values—not leftist indoctrination. Spearheaded by State Superintendent Ryan Walters, the "America First Test" will screen incoming educators, particularly those from progressive strongholds like California and New York, to guarantee alignment with Oklahoma’s commitment to truth, patriotism and parental rights. This long-overdue policy, set to launch in fall 2025, comes as parents nationwide demand transparency in what their children are being taught. With HB 2362 already granting parents the right to inspect school materials, Oklahoma is leading the charge to restore common-sense education—free from divisive ideologies that have no place in the classroom.

The “America First Test”: Upholding real education

The new certification exam is not about stifling free thought—it’s about ensuring teachers teach, not indoctrinate. Developed in collaboration with PragerU, a trusted source for fact-based, pro-American education, the test covers:
  • Core American civics (e.g., "What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?")
  • Accurate U.S. history—without revisionist narratives that demonize America’s founding
  • Rejection of radical gender ideology and Critical Race Theory, which divide students by race and sexuality rather than unite them under shared American values
Superintendent Walters made the mission clear: "Great teachers don’t indoctrinate—they empower." If an educator’s goal is to push political agendas rather than educate, Walters said, "they need to find another job." To attract top-tier educators who share Oklahoma’s vision, the state is offering $50,000 signing bonuses—ensuring that only the best, most principled teachers shape the next generation.

Parents, not activists, should control education

This policy is the direct result of years of parent-led resistance against the Biden administration’s push to radicalize schools. From secret gender transition plans hidden from parents to CRT-infused history lessons that shame children for their race, Oklahoma is drawing a line in the sand.
  • HB 1775 already bans CRT, prohibiting teachings that one race or sex is superior to another—a common-sense law that protects children from divisive propaganda.
  • HB 2362 gives parents the legal right to review all classroom materials, ensuring no hidden agendas slip through.
  • Undercover investigations, like those by Project Veritas, have exposed teachers pushing political activism—even in red states like Oklahoma. Walters’ test is a proactive measure to stop indoctrination before it starts.
"If your goal is to push activism, you’re not a teacher—you’re an agitator," Walters stated. "Oklahoma classrooms will focus on education, not indoctrination."

The backlash: Who’s really against parental rights?

Unsurprisingly, the usual suspects are crying foul.
  • Democratic State Rep. John Waldron (Tulsa) called the test "contentious"—but failed to explain why ensuring teachers follow state law is controversial.
  • The ACLU claimed it chills academic freedom—ignoring that academic freedom doesn’t mean the freedom to brainwash children.
  • Some argue teachers could lie on the test—but Walters countered that the exam legally documents expectations, meaning violations can lead to dismissal.
The real question: Why do critics oppose a test that simply ensures teachers follow the law? The answer is clear—they don’t want accountability.

A national movement: Parents are taking back education

Oklahoma’s bold leadership is part of a growing revolution against federal overreach in schools. While blue states like California mandate LGBTQ+ curricula for kindergarteners, Oklahoma is putting parents back in charge.
  • Parents—not bureaucrats—should decide what their children learn.
  • Classrooms should teach math, science and history—not radical gender theory or anti-American propaganda.
  • Teachers should educate, not activate.
As Walters put it: "We’re not just teaching math. We’re teaching the next generation what America means. There’s no room for woke baggage here."

 A victory for truth—or just the beginning?

Oklahoma’s "America First Test" is more than a policy—it’s a declaration of independence from the radical education establishment. Will other states follow? Time will tell. But one thing is certain: The days of unchecked indoctrination in America’s schools are numbered. Sources for this article include: ZeroHedge.com SAN.com KFOR.com FOXNews.com
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