Ryan Walters Superintendent | Oklahoma Department of Education
Today, Superintendent Ryan Walters reiterated his commitment to enhancing Oklahoma's education system by empowering parents, reinstating traditional values in schools, and holding teacher unions accountable. Walters aims to ensure that students in Oklahoma continue on a successful educational path.
Walters emphasizes three main priorities:
Firstly, parent empowerment remains a focus. He supports expanded school choice and increased accountability for local school boards to ensure that families have control over their children's education rather than bureaucrats.
Secondly, Walters is committed to restoring Oklahoma and American values in schools. He highlights the implementation of strong Social Studies standards designed to foster patriotism and respect for national principles while moving away from radical curricula.
Lastly, he aims to curb the influence of teacher unions by prioritizing performance-based bonuses for top educators. This approach focuses on rewarding teachers based on merit rather than political considerations.
"The days of special interests running our schools are over," stated Superintendent Ryan Walters. "We’re holding the system accountable and keeping classrooms focused on education, not woke activism. The unions and bureaucrats will fight us, but we won’t back down. Oklahoma’s students deserve better, and we will deliver."
Under Walters' leadership, efforts continue to make Oklahoma's schools safer and more transparent while ensuring every child receives the education they deserve.
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