Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters

Ryan Walters, Senate Appropriations Committee

Ryan Walters hints at staff cuts as senators question his education spending requests

Although his total budget request would increase the agency’s funding by $113 million, Walters hinted at “potential staff cuts” to limit the Education Department’s operational expenses during a meeting Tuesday with the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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Senators quiz Ryan Walters about $3 million request for Bibles in classrooms

Tulsa, questioned a plan to commit taxpayer dollars to buy Bibles that might be acquired for free or for little cost. Sen. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, questioned the constitutionality of the request. #ok

Yahoo · 2d

State Superintendent Ryan Walters defends plan to put Bibles in schools in front of state legislators

Grammer now … CNN commentator Van Jones says the Trump administration’s latest appointment isn’t fit to run a bodega, let alone do the job he’s been offered at the State Department. Darren Beattie, a former Trump speechwriter who was fired in 2018 for making a speech to white nationalists,

News9 · 2d

Ryan Walters discusses education budget, bible initiative, and school safety

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters discusses the Department of Education's $4 billion budget request, including funding for Bibles in classrooms, concealed carry training for teachers and cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

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Ryan Walters asks for summary judgment in defamation lawsuit filed by former Norman teacher

State Superintendent Ryan Walters has asked for summary judgment in a defamation lawsuit filed against Walters by a former ...

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Oklahoma superintendent who brawled with CNN over ICE entering schools doubles down: 'Deported together'

The head of Oklahoma state schools defended his stance of allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement into schools on ...

Oklahoma lawmakers ask Ryan Walters to consider free Bibles instead of using tax dollars

Several representatives across the aisle asked schools Superintendent Ryan Walters why he won't consider free Bibles instead ...

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Oklahoma teachers, lawmakers worry immigration raids could traumatize students

State Superintendent Ryan Walters supports Trump's immigration policies. But what about the emotional trauma that could cause ...

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Oklahoma lawmakers anticipate smaller budget, cast doubt on Ryan Walters' spending requests

As state officials anticipate a smaller budget in the next fiscal year, lawmakers on Tuesday appeared doubtful of requests to ...

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CNN anchor spars with Oklahoma superintendent over ICE raids on schools: 'Just answer my question'

Oklahoma State School Superintendent Ryan Walters spoke to CNN’s Brianna Keilar on Tuesday about the Trump administration ...

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Oklahoma education chief: ‘Our schools will not be sanctuary schools’

Walters: 'If [Trump] needs information, we'll get it for him' The state school board OK'd a rule to require students' citizenship status Teachers and parents have criticized the plan Walters: ...

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State Superintendent Ryan Walters says Oklahoma will enforce Trump's executive order allowing immigration agents in school

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters says he will enforce President Donald Trump's executive order to allow immigration agents into schools. There's been no instance of immigration agents ...

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Hugo school superintendent says 5 employees are on leave as Walters' agency investigates

The superintendent of Hugo Public Schools says five district employees have been placed on administrative leave following an ...

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