US EditionOklahoma state superintendent who ordered schools to teach the Bible resigns to lead conservative educators’ group
Ryan Walters, who won 56.8% of the vote in 2022, resigns amid controversies to become CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, a group opposing teachers' unions.
- Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is resigning to lead the Teacher Freedom Alliance, a nonprofit aimed at limiting teachers unions' influence.
- Walters stated he will help destroy teachers unions in his new role with the Teacher Freedom Alliance.
- Recent results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress show that Oklahoma has declined in reading and math compared to national averages.
- Walters has been critical of teachers unions, labeling them as 'terrorist organizations,' and has previously pushed for teaching about the Bible.
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Oklahoma Voice: Walters’ turbulent tenure reaches quiet end at Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting
OKLAHOMA CITY — Without reading the morning headlines, one might believe Thursday’s Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting was routine, even more tame than usual. The crush of cameras and celebrations outside told a different story.
OK Schools Chief Quitting To Spend More Time Clinging To His Gun (Peener) And Trump Bible
Video screenshot, KJRH-TV on YouTubeOklahoma state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters, who has spent his time in office seeking attention from Donald Trump and Fox News with stupid culture war fights while the schools have suffered, announced Wednesday — on Fox, of course — that he will step down and take a job as CEO of a newly founded rightwing anti-teachers-union group. Walters was elected to the job in 2022 even though (or because?) he beli…
Oklahoma Education Chief Resigns to Lead Conservative Teachers’ Group
Oklahoma Education Superintendent Ryan Walters will step down from his state leadership position to take over as chief executive officer of the Teacher Freedom Alliance on Oct. 1, the organization announced Thursday. The alliance, an entity of the Freedom Foundation, represents educators who oppose their local and national teachers’ unions. “For decades, union bosses have poisoned our schools with politics and propaganda while abandoning parents…
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announces resignation amid mounting controversies
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oka. — Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced his resignation during a Fox News appearance Wednesday night, stepping down after a tenure marked by controversy, partisan clashes, and declining education rankings.
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