Oklahoma education chief: ‘Our schools will not be sanctuary schools’
Oklahoma schools leader Ryan Walters said his department will help President Donald Trump enforce his immigration policies “in any way that we can.” “We’ve said our schools will not be sanctuary schools in Oklahoma,
Oklahoma education board approves rule on citizenship documentation for school enrollment
The oklahoma state board of education approved new administrative rules today-- including one that requires families to provide documentation on their citizensh
Oklahoma education board approves rule to ask immigration status of students, parents
State Superintendent Ryan Walters says a proposed administrative rule concerning immigration status could be used on parents as well as students.
Oklahoma schools may begin collecting immigration status of parents
Oklahoma may require parents to report their immigration status when enrolling children in schools. “We're not going to allow sanctuary schools here in Oklahoma,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters told CNN’s Brianna Keilar on Tuesday afternoon.
Oklahoma superintendent: ‘Our schools will not be sanctuary schools’
We’ve said our schools will not be sanctuary schools in Oklahoma,” Walters, the Republican state superintendent, told NewsNation’s Connell McShane on Wednesday. Walters supported a recent proposal by the state’s Board of Education that would require parents to show proof of their child’s U.
Oklahoma board approves proposal requiring parents disclose immigration status when enrolling children in school
The Oklahoma State Board of Education on Tuesday to approved a new administrative rule proposed by State Superintendent Ryan Walters that would require parents to disclose their children's
Oklahoma proposal requires parents to provide immigration status when enrolling students
Oklahoma's State Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the rule aimed at helping President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
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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Protesters Gather As State Superintendent Ryan Walters Visits Carnegie Elementary in Tulsa
Protesters gathered across the street from Carnegie Elementary as State Superintendent Ryan Walters visited the school on ...
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 ...
Oklahoma state superintendent pledges to work with Trump immigration policies
Ryan Walters approved of the Oklahoma Board of Education's measure requiring families to verify children's citizenship during school enrollment.
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Okmulgee School Board to Hold Special Meeting on Superintendent’s Resignation; OSDE Opens Investigation
The Okmulgee Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the resignation of Superintendent Clay Vinyard.
'Gaslighting': Walters presents budget requests, Democrats raise red flags
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters (R-Okla.) presented Fiscal Year 2026 budget requests to the Oklahoma House Appropriations ...
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Oklahoma lawmakers debate Ryan Walters’ education policies after state test scores rank in bottom 10
As national testing again ranks Oklahoma in the bottom 10 for academic results, lawmakers on Wednesday debated whether the ...
State Superintendent Ryan Walters tells Oklahoma lawmakers he needs more money
On Wednesday, State Superintendent Ryan Walters told state representatives his department needs more money. Part of the additional expenses is the new Bibles he wants in every classroom.
Superintendent Walters discusses OSDE proposal to require teachers to pass citizenship test
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is proposing teachers be required to take a U.S. naturalization test to ...
Hundreds protest Ryan Walters' proposed citizenship rule: 'These children, they are not criminals'
Hundreds of Latino community members and allies gathered in front of the Oliver Hodge Building on Tuesday as state schools ...