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The Superintendent of Oklahoma schools instructed state districts to incorporate the Bible into middle school and high school curriculum in a Thursday memorandum, citing its historical and cultural significance in helping “contextualize” our nation today.
“The Bible is an indispensable historical and cultural touchstone,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters stated in a Thursday press release shared with CNA. “Without basic knowledge of it, Oklahoma students are unable to properly contextualize the foundation of our nation, which is why Oklahoma educational standards provide for its instruction.”
“This is not merely an educational directive but a crucial step in ensuring our students grasp the core values and historical context of our country,” he added.
The policy was effective immediately and requires all Oklahoma schools to incorporate the Bible and the Ten Commandments as “instructional support” to the curriculum. The directive follows May 2019 education standards, the release noted.
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“The Bible is an indispensable historical and cultural touchstone,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters stated in a Thursday press release shared with CNA. “Without basic knowledge of it, Oklahoma students are unable to properly contextualize the foundation of our nation, which is why Oklahoma educational standards provide for its instruction.”
“This is not merely an educational directive but a crucial step in ensuring our students grasp the core values and historical context of our country,” he added.
The policy was effective immediately and requires all Oklahoma schools to incorporate the Bible and the Ten Commandments as “instructional support” to the curriculum. The directive follows May 2019 education standards, the release noted.
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Oklahoma mandates the Bible be integrated in classroom instruction
“The Bible is an indispensable historical and cultural touchstone,” Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters said Thursday.
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