Oklahoma State Superintendent Mandates All Public Schools to Teach Bible

rjs330 said:

You know what, I think thats just fine. I have absolutely zero problems with parents being able to opt out of certain curriculum they dont want to have their children subjected to.

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You think it fine to teach conspiracy theories in school?

essentialsaltes said:

To lead the state’s executive review committee, Walters has selected a veritable who’s who of Christian nationalist propaganda and misinformation: David Barton, Dennis Prager and Kevin Roberts.

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This month, Oklahoma’s Department of Education announced an innovative approach to screening aspiring teachers in the state: Any applicants from “woke” states would need to first pass an ideology test created by the right-wing group PragerU.

Under this plan, teachers from states with “progressive education policies” [second link mentions only CA and NY as being subject to the new ideology test] would be tested on the U.S. Constitution, American exceptionalism, and “the fundamental biological differences between boys and girls.” The screening is guaranteed to assess teachers on a deeply MAGA-inflected understanding of U.S. history, government, and society: PragerU, which has a stated mission of countering leftism in education, is known for its white nationalist–adjacent content for schoolchildren.

essentialsaltes said:

This month, Oklahoma’s Department of Education announced an innovative approach to screening aspiring teachers in the state: Any applicants from “woke” states would need to first pass an ideology test created by the right-wing group PragerU.

Under this plan, teachers from states with “progressive education policies” [second link mentions only CA and NY as being subject to the new ideology test] would be tested on the U.S. Constitution, American exceptionalism, and “the fundamental biological differences between boys and girls.” The screening is guaranteed to assess teachers on a deeply MAGA-inflected understanding of U.S. history, government, and society: PragerU, which has a stated mission of countering leftism in education, is known for its white nationalist–adjacent content for schoolchildren.

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A sneaky way of imposing a religious test for public office. A wolf in wolf's clothing. How cute.

BCP1928 said:

A sneaky way of imposing a religious test for public office. A wolf in wolf's clothing. How cute.

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It's like they can't even read their own constitution:



SECTION II-5. Public money or property - Use for sectarian purposes.
No public money or property shall ever be appropriated, applied,

donated, or used, directly or indirectly, for the use, benefit, or
support of any sect, church, denomination, or system of religion, or
for the use, benefit, or support of any priest, preacher, minister,
or other religious teacher or dignitary, or sectarian institution as
such.

A Ryan Walters two-fer

Board members voice concern with new ranking of 50th in education​

“When you look at education rankings, a lot of these are ridiculous,” said Supt. Walters, when asked about it after Thursday’s board meeting.

“They like to take into account how much money we put into education. That’s never been an evaluation of mine of what makes a good education system, it’s outcomes,” said Supt. Walters.

The rankings from WalletHub showed that Oklahoma ranked the lowest in several categories, including teacher-per-pupil, test scores, dropout rates, and more.

[Test scores and dropout rates are examples of outcomes. And teacher ratios are certainly a consequence of what OK is doing or not doing.]

REPORTS ALLEGE RYAN WALTERS DISPLAYED NUDE WOMEN ON OFFICE TV. BOARD MEMBER, LAWMAKERS REACT​

Oklahoma lawmakers respond to allegations that Ryan Walters displayed nude women on his office TV during executive session.

Multiple Oklahoma lawmakers and a board member are responding to allegations involving State Superintendent Ryan Walters following Thursday’s State Board of Education meeting.

Two publications, including NonDoc, report that board members, Becky Carson and Ryan Deatherage, say that a video featuring naked women was displayed on a TV in Walters’ office during the meeting. Carson and Deatherage said they were the only ones seated in a position where they could see the screen.

On Saturday, a fellow board member released a statement sharing what he experienced during the executive session.

Chris Van Denhende, State Board of Education member, responded, saying,

"I have read the reporting from both the Oklahoman and NonDoc and have been quoted in the Tulsa World online article last night. I can confirm their reporting is accurate as to the facts," Van Denhende said. "The only thing I am still unable to confirm is exactly what was seen on the TV as the situation of my chair and the setup of the room did not allow me to see the TV. That said, I have no reason to doubt what Becky Carson and Ryan Deatherage have said," Van Denhende said. "Based on Superintendent Walters reaction when Becky called it to his attention something was being viewed that was not supposed to be on that TV."

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Maybe it was a depiction of Eve?

essentialsaltes said:

Oklahoma lawmakers respond to allegations that Ryan Walters displayed nude women on his office TV during executive session.

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So what? Aren't we told iver and over again that nudity is okay? That we shouldn't be shocked or offended by a nude person? I believe progressives often say that nudity in pictures or on tv in school is perfectly appropriate for older teens particularly. We are also told that men seeing women naked in locker rooms is just fine and the women shouldnt be offended in seeing a naked male.

Did you post this to challenge those who were concerned about the nudity? Or to challenge the fact there was nudity?

rjs330 said:

So what? Aren't we told iver and over again that nudity is okay? That we shouldn't be shocked or offended by a nude person? I believe progressives often say that nudity in pictures or on tv in school is perfectly appropriate for older teens particularly. We are also told that men seeing women naked in locker rooms is just fine and the women shouldnt be offended in seeing a naked male.

Did you post this to challenge those who were concerned about the nudity? Or to challenge the fact there was nudity?

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No just to poke fun at someone for obvious hypocrisy.

rjs330 said:

So what? Aren't we told iver and over again that nudity is okay?

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In a professional work setting? I don't think so.

But regardless of what 'we have been told' [in the passive voice], we know what Ryan Walters himself tells us about nude pictures in school setting.

Ryan Walters’ war on pornography has gone too far by weaponizing Oklahoma school accreditation​

BCP1928 said:

No just to poke fun at someone for obvious hypocrisy.

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Ah.. that makes sense. And if its true he does deserve to be made fun of. He also deserves to be fired in my opinion. If indeed he was watching porn or some such on government equipment he should be let go. I'm sure there are policies against such things.