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In reply to the discussion: Oklahoma schools bring in teachers from Mexico to address educator shortages [View all]
ClaudetteCC
(141 posts)14. In 2006 SF south HS in OKC was 73% 'hispanic', in 2005 it was 64%, in 2025?
This is the HS but presumably the local middle and elementary schools are similar.
It might be that spanish language skills in teachers were what led them to recruit from Mexico.
https://www.city-data.com/school/santa-fe-south-hs-ok.html
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Oklahoma schools bring in teachers from Mexico to address educator shortages [View all]
babylonsister
Sep 2025
OP
And do they have to take Oklahoma's "dedication to the dear leader" test, like they were
Scrivener7
Sep 2025
#2
In 2006 SF south HS in OKC was 73% 'hispanic', in 2005 it was 64%, in 2025?
ClaudetteCC
Sep 2025
#14
Not Certified. Public school teachers in Mexico end their secondary ed at 10th grade and go to college.
LeftInTX
Sep 2025
#24
But they skirt the state's minimum salaries. So in some respect they're like scabs.
LeftInTX
Sep 2025
#48
Decades ago, they tried to bring nurses in from the Philippines as cheap labor
travelingthrulife
Sep 2025
#19
They still do. Although the bases aren't there, there is an "American school" over there.
LeftInTX
Sep 2025
#27
I remember when Dean Martin played an American Indian in movies. Are they really from Mexico?
twodogsbarking
Sep 2025
#17
So I guess they all have the proper visas and green cards allowing them to work in the United States.
Ray Bruns
Sep 2025
#20
But the loon state Education Superintendent implemented an idiotic policy to keep some teachers out
BumRushDaShow
Sep 2025
#22
The teachers from Mexico won't require certification. They will be issued "emergency certificates"
LeftInTX
Sep 2025
#32
Just like Abbot's Texas DMV was requesting Mexican Truck drivers after reopening and granting them visas
ChicagoTeamster
Sep 2025
#31
Surreal. Must be because they will agree to teach the Bible, and shun mention of LBTQ+ topics.
Martin68
Sep 2025
#33
My friend's Chinese lesbian daughter was Teacher of the Year in OK City but left.
OMGWTF
Sep 2025
#36
Feel sorry for those with school age kids that are locked into staying in that State
Bengus81
Sep 2025
#44