Oklahoma superintendent mandates ideology tests for teachers coming from blue states

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Oklahoma’s public schools superintendent said he would institute ideology tests from a conservative organization for teachers coming from blue states in order to safeguard against “radical leftist ideology.”

Ryan Walters said teachers who come from blue states such as California and New York will have to pass an exam by PragerU, a conservative nonprofit group founded by radio host Dennis Prager, known for its short videos showcasing conservative arguments on political topics.

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