Posted on January 17, 2025
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Walters Statement on Administrative Rules Hearing - New Rules Will Protect Students and Taxpayers

Oklahoma City, Okla – State Superintendent Ryan Walters has issued the following statement regarding today’s public comment hearing on pending administrative rules changes:

“Today’s hearing is a great step forward in the process that will lead to new rules in place to protect Oklahoma students. Not only do our rules serve Oklahoma taxpayers, but they will help ensure resources are directed to the students who need them most.




Posted on January 17, 2025
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Walters Congratulates Oklahoma Winners of Nation's Highest Honors for Teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Oklahoma City, Okla – State Superintendent Ryan Walters has issued the following statement highlighting the Oklahoma winners of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). This is one of the highest awards an educator can receive.




Posted on January 14, 2025
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Supt. Walters Sues Mayorkas and Flores: $474 Million Lawsuit Attempts to Recoup Illegal Immigration Impacts on Oklahoma Schools

Oklahoma City, Okla – Today, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced a $474 million lawsuit against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deputy Director Peter Flores. The lawsuit seeks compensation for the severe financial and operational strain that their failed border policies have placed on Oklahoma’s public schools.




Posted on January 02, 2025
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Walters: New Science Standards to Elevate Education and Workforce Preparedness

Oklahoma City, Okla – The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has submitted updated Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science (OAS-S) for public comment through January 21, 2025. The new standards represent a transformative framework that raises the bar for all Oklahoma students. These standards are designed to prepare students with the essential knowledge and expertise required to excel in higher education and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce.




Posted on December 18, 2024
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Walters: Our Schools Are Turning a Corner - OSDE Releases State Report Card Data

Oklahoma City, Okla – The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has released the state’s A-F public school report card on the Oklaschools.com website. The report card provides information on key metrics useful in evaluating school performance in the 2023-24 school year and prior years.




Posted on December 17, 2024
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Walters Announces Rural Teacher Bonus Program Results

Program Recruited 61 Teachers, Exclusively in STEM Fields

Oklahoma City, Okla – State Superintendent Ryan Walters Announced the results of the second groundbreaking teacher bonus program of his administration today. The Rural STEM Teacher Bonus Program rewarded teachers who signed a contract to teach secondary math or science in a rural public school for the 2024-2025 school year with bonuses between $15,000 and $25,000.




The following rules took effect September 11, 2024.


Subchapter 3.  Standards for Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, and Career and
Technology Schools
Part 22. Standard XII: Academic Performance
210:35-3-210. Purpose. [NEW]
210:35-3-211. Applicability of the Standard. [NEW]
210:35-3-212. Metrics for Academic Deficiencies. [NEW]

Posted on December 16, 2024
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No Woke Agenda Here: Walters Continues to Protect Oklahoma Kids from Biden's Radical DEI Push

Oklahoma City, Okla – State Superintendent Ryan Walters is taking a firm stance against the Biden Administration's push to implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in schools across the nation, including Oklahoma. A recent report from Parents Defending Education confirms that the Biden Education Department spent over $1 billion on DEI grants across the country since 2021. According to the report, the amount spent by the Biden administration on DEI in Oklahoma exceeds $400,000.




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