Ryan Walters plans to open religious freedom office in Oklahoma
18 hours ago · Ryan Walters, who oversees public schools in Oklahoma, did not say how the new Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism would be funded. ... He frequently appears on FOX News and conservative TV stations to back Trump's work and criticize Democrats, teachers' unions and other "activists" as the reasons public schools have fallen behind. ...
Ryan Walters responds to lawsuit over his Bible-teaching mandate
2 days ago · What to know about the lawsuit against Ryan Walters' Bible mandate. The request for the Supreme Court to take up the case was filed Oct. 17 by 32 Oklahomans, representing parents, children, public ...
Oklahoma education board hires lawyer already representing Ryan Walters
5 days ago · After Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond essentially fired the Oklahoma State Board of Education’s previous attorney last month, the board led by state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters voted during a special meeting Friday afternoon to hire another one who’s currently representing Walters in a separate matter.. By a 5-0 vote and without discussion, the board entered into a ...
Oklahoma AG ousts Board of Education lawyer; Ryan Walters, …
Oct 24, 2024 · A surprise appearance by one of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s staff lawyers threw the Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting into tumult on Thursday, with state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters and his fellow board members choosing not to take action on most items of consequence on the agenda.
Oklahoma schools push back on Ryan Walters’ plan to track …
Aug 9, 2024 · School administrators are increasingly voicing public opposition to Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ right-wing agenda.
Oklahoma’s Ryan Walters stopped a trans teen from updating ... - NBC News
Jan 9, 2024 · Ryan Walters, the state's top education official, pushed an emergency rule to prevent students from changing the gender listed on their school files. One family is suing.
Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters orders Bible taught in ... - NBC News
Jun 27, 2024 · Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters orders schools to teach the Bible. Walters issued his edict days after the state Supreme Court ruled against a publicly funded religious charter school....
Timeline: Ryan Walters' Time As Oklahoma State Superintendent - News …
Oct 4, 2024 · Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has been the subject of several conversations since taking office in January of 2023. Recently, both Democrat and Republican lawmakers have raised...
Oklahoma education superintendent under fire for anti-LGBTQ ... - ABC News
Feb 28, 2024 · Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is standing by policies affecting the transgender community in schools following the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict.
Federal judges set trial dates in 2 lawsuits involving Ryan Walters
Jul 4, 2024 · State Superintendent Ryan Walters faces two federal lawsuits filed by former educators who accuse him of wrongful termination and defamation. The trials are scheduled for April and June 2025, while a third lawsuit by a student is pending in district court.