Ryan Walters sends notice to Oklahoma parents to prepare for educational policy changes
TORNADO RECOVERY. WELL, NEW HERE AT NINE. OKLAHOMA STATE STATE SUPERINTENDENT BRIAN WALTERS IS PREPARING FOR CHANGES UNDER THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION. WALTERS SENDING OUT A MEMO HIGHLIGHTING FIVE POLICY PRIORITIES GOING FORWARD, INCLUDING CHAMPIONING PARENTS RIGHTS, ENDING SOCIAL INDOCTRINATION, PROTECTING PATRIOTISM AND CURRICULUM STOPPING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATIONS, IMPACT ON SCHOOLS, AND BLOCKING FOREIGN INFLUENCE ON IN SCHOOLS AS WELL. IN A STATEMENT, WALTERS SAID, QUOTE, BY ELIMINATING THE FEDERAL BUREAUCRACY, MONEY CAN BE EFFICIENTLY DIRECTED TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND ALLOW DISENFRANCHIZED PARENT
Ryan Walters sends notice to Oklahoma parents to prepare for educational policy changes
On Thursday, State Superintendent Ryan Walters sent a memo to Oklahoma parents and school leaders highlighting policy priorities after Tuesday’s election results.
Updated: 9:57 AM CST Nov 8, 2024
On Thursday, State Superintendent Ryan Walters sent a memo to Oklahoma parents and school leaders highlighting policy priorities after Tuesday’s election results.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.“For decades, the U.S. Department of Education has unjustifiably expanded the federal government’s power over American education, and that overreach has squeezed local communities and parents out of control of their own schools,” Walters said in a news release. “Thanks to President Trump, we are going to reverse that trend. By eliminating the federal bureaucracy, money can be efficiently directed to local schools and allow disenfranchised parents to have more direct say over education in their states and communities. Working with President Trump, I will do everything I can to limit the federal overreach into education and return parents their rightful authority over our schools.”>> Download the KOCO 5 AppIn the memo, Walters said the “federal government has hijacked our education system” and used taxpayer dollars to “impose harmful policies.” The full memo can be seen below:The federal government has hijacked our education system, using taxpayer dollars to impose harmful policies and control what is taught in our schools. This memo addresses five major areas where eliminating the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and moving to block grants would restore authority to states, allowing communities—not Washington bureaucrats—to decide what is best for their children. Championing Parents’ Rights: The Biden administration labeled parents as threats and tried to silence their concerns. States, when restored control, will ensure parents’ voices are not just heard but respected. Ending Social Indoctrination in Classrooms: Federal funds have been used to force radical agendas, like promoting boys in girls’ sports and pushing divisive gender and racial ideologies. With block grants, states can reject these mandates and focus on real education over propaganda. Protecting Patriotism in Curriculum: Schools are pressured to teach books that undermine American values and ignore the truth about American history. By removing federal overreach, states can make sure students learn a patriotic curriculum that respects our country and honors our shared heritage. Stopping Illegal Immigration’s Impact on Schools: Open border policies flood schools with unregulated demands, stretching resources meant for American kids. States, free from federal overreach, could manage these impacts in ways that protect classrooms and prioritize their communities.Blocking Foreign Influence in Our Schools: Federal policies tie funding to outside agendas, allowing China and other adversaries to infiltrate our education system. Without federal strings, states could reject foreign interference and ensure schools promote only American values.As we prepare for important and impactful changes to public education policy in the coming months, the Oklahoma State Department of Education will be directing agency resources to ensure the above priorities are championed and that Oklahoma schools are equipped to smoothly adapt while maintaining the highest standards of education for our students.Top HeadlinesDonald Trump’s transition starts now. Here’s how it will workTIMELINE: Flooding rain coming to Oklahoma over the next two daysFORECAST: Another Oklahoma soakerEdmond police release new information in death of 12-year-old Millwood studentMulti-vehicle crash causes large traffic backup on I-35 in Moore
On Thursday, State Superintendent Ryan Walters sent a memo to Oklahoma parents and school leaders highlighting policy priorities after Tuesday’s election results.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
“For decades, the U.S. Department of Education has unjustifiably expanded the federal government’s power over American education, and that overreach has squeezed local communities and parents out of control of their own schools,” Walters said in a news release. “Thanks to President Trump, we are going to reverse that trend. By eliminating the federal bureaucracy, money can be efficiently directed to local schools and allow disenfranchised parents to have more direct say over education in their states and communities. Working with President Trump, I will do everything I can to limit the federal overreach into education and return parents their rightful authority over our schools.”
>> Download the KOCO 5 App
In the memo, Walters said the “federal government has hijacked our education system” and used taxpayer dollars to “impose harmful policies.”
The full memo can be seen below:
The federal government has hijacked our education system, using taxpayer dollars to impose harmful policies and control what is taught in our schools. This memo addresses five major areas where eliminating the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and moving to block grants would restore authority to states, allowing communities—not Washington bureaucrats—to decide what is best for their children.
- Championing Parents’ Rights: The Biden administration labeled parents as threats and tried to silence their concerns. States, when restored control, will ensure parents’ voices are not just heard but respected.
- Ending Social Indoctrination in Classrooms: Federal funds have been used to force radical agendas, like promoting boys in girls’ sports and pushing divisive gender and racial ideologies. With block grants, states can reject these mandates and focus on real education over propaganda.
- Protecting Patriotism in Curriculum: Schools are pressured to teach books that undermine American values and ignore the truth about American history. By removing federal overreach, states can make sure students learn a patriotic curriculum that respects our country and honors our shared heritage.
- Stopping Illegal Immigration’s Impact on Schools: Open border policies flood schools with unregulated demands, stretching resources meant for American kids. States, free from federal overreach, could manage these impacts in ways that protect classrooms and prioritize their communities.
- Blocking Foreign Influence in Our Schools: Federal policies tie funding to outside agendas, allowing China and other adversaries to infiltrate our education system. Without federal strings, states could reject foreign interference and ensure schools promote only American values.
As we prepare for important and impactful changes to public education policy in the coming months, the Oklahoma State Department of Education will be directing agency resources to ensure the above priorities are championed and that Oklahoma schools are equipped to smoothly adapt while maintaining the highest standards of education for our students.
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