Ryan Walters

Despite bipartisan calls for a resolution to reject controversial proposed social studies standards, the legislature let Tuesday's deadline pass without a floor hearing.

New state social studies standards are being reviewed by members of the Oklahoma legislature, many of whom are critical of the process and the content.

Oklahoma Watch, April 2, 2025

State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Department of Education have filed a federal lawsuit against the Freedom From Religion Foundation, escalating a long-standing conflict over religion in public schools.

Oklahoma Democratic lawmakers filed House and Senate Joint Resolutions Monday to reject controversial proposed social studies academic standards.

A State Board of Education meeting scheduled for Thursday was postponed to avoid a potential Open Meeting Act violation.

Oklahoma state leaders have urged President Donald Trump’s administration to bypass typical funding methods at the U.S. Department of Education and place federal dollars for schools directly in the state’s hands.

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what local Oklahoma lawmakers have to say.

An Oklahoma representative is asking Attorney General Gentner Drummond for a formal opinion on State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ use of state resources to endorse a conservative teacher union.

The group of 30 parents, teachers and faith leaders say the campaign is a new way of trying to foist Bibles onto public school classrooms after his previous attempt was paused.