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Oklahoma Parents Fight Controversial Religious-Infused Curriculum

5/30/2025

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Oklahoma parents are rallying to opt their children out of controversial new social studies lessons that intertwine religious narratives with claims about the 2020 election. With the curriculum mandating students to scrutinize election discrepancies and incorporate Bible stories, advocacy group WOKE is stepping in with opt-out templates, while State Superintendent Ryan Walters stands firm in support of the changes.

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Story summary

Oklahoma parents are rallying to opt their children out of controversial new social studies lessons that intertwine religious narratives with claims about the 2020 election. With the curriculum mandating students to scrutinize election discrepancies and incorporate Bible stories, advocacy group WOKE is stepping in with opt-out templates, while State Superintendent Ryan Walters stands firm in support of the changes.