Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters resigns amid culture-war battles to lead conservative educators’ network
Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters is resigning to lead the conservative Teacher Freedom Alliance, leaving behind a tenure marked by contentious culture-war policies. His initiatives included Bible-based lessons, election-related conspiracies in classrooms, and screening out “radical leftist” teachers, sparking lawsuits and criticism. Walters also announced Turning Point USA chapters in all state high schools, intensifying debates over ideology in education.
Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters is resigning to lead the conservative Teacher Freedom Alliance, leaving behind a tenure marked by contentious culture-war policies. His initiatives included Bible-based lessons, election-related conspiracies in classrooms, and screening out “radical leftist” teachers, sparking lawsuits and criticism. Walters also announced Turning Point USA chapters in all state high schools, intensifying debates over ideology in education.
