Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters Pushes Controversial Social Studies Overhaul
Walters enlists far-right figures to reshape curriculum, emphasizing American exceptionalism and Christian foundations.
- Ryan Walters mandates Bible teachings in Oklahoma public schools, threatening teacher licenses for non-compliance.
- Walters' committee includes Heritage Foundation's Kevin Roberts and PragerU's Dennis Prager, among other conservative figures.
- The new curriculum aims to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion ideologies from classrooms.
- Critics argue the overhaul promotes indoctrination rather than education, sparking debate on educational standards.
- Walters' initiatives align with broader conservative efforts to reshape public education in the United States.