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Oklahoma's Curriculum Sparks Outrage Over Political Bias

5/20/2025

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Oklahoma's revamped social studies curriculum now requires students to scrutinize supposed "discrepancies" in the 2020 election, sparking outrage over potential misinformation. Superintendent Ryan Walters, embracing conservative ideals, plans to weave in biblical references while sidelining social justice topics. Parents and educators are raising alarms, fearing a lack of transparency and political bias in the classroom.

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Oklahoma's revamped social studies curriculum now requires students to scrutinize supposed "discrepancies" in the 2020 election, sparking outrage over potential misinformation. Superintendent Ryan Walters, embracing conservative ideals, plans to weave in biblical references while sidelining social justice topics. Parents and educators are raising alarms, fearing a lack of transparency and political bias in the classroom.