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Ryan Walters orders all Oklahoma schoolchildren to pray for Trump
On Friday, Nov. 15, the coalition sent a letter to every superintendent urging them not to show or disseminate Walters’ prayer video. The letter warns promoting the video to students and parents would violate both the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Section 2 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
At least 7 Oklahoma superintendents are refusing to show Ryan Walters' video to students
Leaders of seven large school districts say they won't show a video in which state Superintendent Ryan Walters talks about a new office in his agency.
Oklahoma superintendent Ryan Walters faces criticism over religious freedom video mandate in schools
Oklahoma's education superintendent, Ryan Walters, is facing backlash for mandating schools to show a video promoting his new Department of Religious
Ryan Walters says more than 500 Bibles purchased for Oklahoma public schools
State schools Superintendent Ryan Walters said Thursday that more than 500 Bibles had been purchased for Oklahoma public school classrooms. The announcement — which did not provide specific details about how the Bibles were procured or how much the books cost — is the latest in a flurry of moves by Walters as he works to elevate his national profile.
Ryan Walters Requires Oklahoma Students To Watch Prayer Video, Some Districts Opt Out
State Superintendent Ryan Walters emailed every Oklahoma superintendent, saying he's requiring all Oklahoma schools to play a roughly 90-second video to all enrolled children and send it to their parents.
Oklahoma schools decline to share video of Ryan Walters praying for Trump
Oklahoma school districts are responding after State Superintendent Ryan Walters sent district superintendents across the state a video that he said must be shown in classrooms.
Ryan Walters announces first Bible purchases for Oklahoma classrooms
The Oklahoma State Department of Education announced Thursday afternoon that it has purchased 500 Bibles for Advanced Placement government classes across the state. #oklaed
Oklahoma Superintendent Can't Force Schools to Show Trump Prayer Video: AG
Ryan Walters ordered Oklahoma schools on Thursday to show students a video, which included a prayer for Donald Trump.
Ryan Walters asks schools to show prayer video to students, school districts respond
Ryan Walters asks schools to show prayer video to students, school districts respond
Ryan Walters can't force schools to show his prayer video for Trump, AG's Office says
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has directed schools to show students a video in which #oklaed Superintendent Ryan Walters encourages them to join him in prayer for the president-elect.
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Oklahoma schools chief wants to make students watch announcement of new religious department
In the video, the state superintendent prays for President-elect Donald Trump and says religious liberty has been attacked ...
Lawmaker questions Ryan Walters’ purchase of Bibles outside of bidding process
Some Oklahoma lawmakers are worried about how State Superintendent Ryan Walters purchased Bibles outside of the normal ...
As immigration debate flares, Ryan Walters asks Kamala Harris to pay Oklahoma $475 million
State schools Superintendent Ryan Walters is doubling down on demands that Vice President Kamala Harris send nearly $475 ...
Ryan Walters says he'll open religious freedom office in Oklahoma education department
Ryan Walters, who oversees public schools in Oklahoma, did not say how the new Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism ...
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Ryan Walters 'Prepares' Oklahoma Parents For New Policy Changes Under New Presidential Administration
State Superintendent Ryan Walters informed Oklahoma parents and superintendents about plans 'to prioritize local control in ...
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Oklahoma superintendent launches Religious Liberty Initiative
OKLAHOMA — Oklahoma state superintendent Ryan Walters announces a new agency aimed at promoting religious liberty and ...