From teacher to Oklahoma’s superintendent: Tracing Ryan Walters’ education and career path to controversy – Times of India

From teacher to Oklahoma’s superintendent: Tracing Ryan Walters’ education and career path to controversy – Times of India

Ryan Walters. (AP File Photo) Ryan Walters, Oklahoma’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction, has become a lightning rod for controversy due to his recent decisions regarding the state’s educational policies. Elected in 2022, Walters quickly made headlines for his aggressive push to reshape Oklahoma’s public education system, most notably through revisions to the social studies…

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Oklahoma schools to teach 2020 election lies as History: Fury grows over politicised curriculum – Times of India

Oklahoma schools to teach 2020 election lies as History: Fury grows over politicised curriculum – Times of India

Oklahoma has ignited a firestorm in education circles by becoming the first state to formally embed disproven 2020 election conspiracy theories into its high school history curriculum. Under newly revised social studies standards, students will now be directed to “identify discrepancies” in the presidential election results — a move critics warn marks a dangerous breach…

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Oklahoma governor rejects controversial plan to collect students’ immigration status, citing public safety concerns – The Times of India

Oklahoma governor rejects controversial plan to collect students’ immigration status, citing public safety concerns – The Times of India

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers his State of the State address at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City. (AP File Photo) Governor Kevin Stitt rejects controversial proposal to gather students’ immigration data in Oklahoma schools. (Getty Images) Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers his State of the State address at the Oklahoma State Capitol in…

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