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Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters released guidelines on the state's controversial Bible mandate in public schools on Wednesday.

In June, Walters ordered educators for grades 5 through 12 to incorporate the Bible into their lessons, arguing that the Bible is necessary to ensure "students grasp the core values and historical context of our country," he said in a statement at the time.

The order was followed by an intense backlash from civil liberties groups and the Oklahoma Education Association – a collective of educators, administrators and other school employees.

The new guidelines require educators to incorporate the Bible by looking at "only its historical, literary and secular benefits" by noting the Bible's influence on Western civilization, American history, literature, art and music.

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[-] newtraditionalists@kbin.melroy.org 55 points 3 months ago

He's such a snowflake that all personal contact info has been removed from his website. Even his office has no contact info. Holy fuck they are such goddamn weenies. It's despicable and absurdly hilarious all at the same time.

[-] c0smokram3r@midwest.social 57 points 3 months ago

Found this!

Ryan Walters State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Chairperson of the Board Oliver Hodge Bldg, Room 121 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599 Ofc: (405) 521-3301 / Fax: (405) 521-6205 Email: ryan.walters@sde.ok.gov

[-] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 14 points 3 months ago

Thank you we should all let him know how we feel about this. Also this needs to be overturned as unconstitutional. I will be addressing the school board in my district over this make goddamm sure they keep the bible out of my kids classroom.

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