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Oklahoma Superintendent Resigns to Lead Anti-Union Movement

10/2/2025

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Ryan Walters, Oklahoma's State Superintendent, resigned to lead the Teachers Freedom Alliance, an anti-teacher-union nonprofit.
His tenure drew accusations of promoting religious education and anti-LGBTQ policies.
The Oklahoma Education Association criticized Walters for damaging public education, while reactions were mixed.
Walters aims to 'expose' unions and advance conservative values in his new role.

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Story summary

Ryan Walters, Oklahoma's State Superintendent, resigned to lead the Teachers Freedom Alliance, an anti-teacher-union nonprofit.
His tenure drew accusations of promoting religious education and anti-LGBTQ policies.
The Oklahoma Education Association criticized Walters for damaging public education, while reactions were mixed.
Walters aims to 'expose' unions and advance conservative values in his new role.