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Posted on November 06, 2024

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Walters Congratulates Trump, Vows to Continue Reform Agenda

Oklahoma City, Okla – State Superintendent Ryan Walters has issued the following statement responding to the results of the 2024 General Election:

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Posted on November 03, 2024

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Walters Statement on Severe Weather Outbreak in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Okla – State Superintendent Ryan Walters has issued the following statement regarding the severe weather outbreak, including several tornadoes, in the state last night:

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The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a substantial grant totaling $58.9 million, with $11,228,650 allocated for the first year. This grant, awarded through the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant Program, will fund a transformative initiative in line with Oklahoma’s Comprehensive Literacy Plan. The initiative's primary objective is to enhance school readiness and improve language and literacy success among disadvantaged students throughout the state.

Posted on October 30, 2024

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Walters Demands Harris Reimburse Oklahomans for Costs Associated with Illegal Immigration

Harris’ Border Failure has cost Oklahomans $474,900,000

Oklahoma City, Okla – State Superintendent Ryan Walters released a letter to Vice President Harris today detailing the substantial financial burden incurred by Oklahoma taxpayers as a result of the Biden-Harris administration’s failure to secure the border or enforce federal immigration law.

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October 24th Board Meeting Handouts

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Posted on October 17, 2024

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Walters Announces New One-Stop Shop for Teacher Recruitment

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Posted on October 09, 2024

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Walters Statement on Arrest of Oklahoma Student in Terror Plot

Oklahoma City, Okla – State Superintendent Ryan Walters has issued the following statement addressing the arrest of a virtual Southmoore student as a co-conspirator “ … for conspiring to conduct an Election Day terror attack in the United States.”

“It is clear that the Biden/Harris administration’s policies have made the country less safe and have even allowed terrorists into our schools.

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Posted on October 08, 2024

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OSDE Releases Updated Bible RFP Requirements

Oklahoma City, Okla – At the recommendation of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) - the state agency that manages and executes the State of Oklahoma’s processes for securing state contracts - the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) will be releasing updated requirements for vendors seeking to fulfill OSDE’s request for 55,000 Bibles to be provided to public school classrooms.

The new Request for Proposal (RFP) is available on the SDE website and generally includes the following updates: