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Oklahoma Mandates Bible Teaching in K-12 Schools

3/27/2025

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Oklahoma's education superintendent, Ryan Walters, has made a bold move by mandating Bible teaching in K-12 schools, tapping into a deep-rooted American tradition. Advocates highlight research linking Bible engagement to enhanced mental health and moral choices, while critics raise concerns about the "separation of church and state," questioning access to this influential text in education.

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Oklahoma's education superintendent, Ryan Walters, has made a bold move by mandating Bible teaching in K-12 schools, tapping into a deep-rooted American tradition. Advocates highlight research linking Bible engagement to enhanced mental health and moral choices, while critics raise concerns about the "separation of church and state," questioning access to this influential text in education.