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Ryan Walters promised ‘serious changes’ in Oklahoma schools. This might be the biggest yet.
In a major departure from decades of state and federal policy, Oklahoma’s top education official said Friday his ...
Ryan Walters wants to end Oklahoma statewide standardized tests. Can he do that?
In his announcement, Ryan Walters said the move will ensure educational outcomes are not "driven by bureaucrats or outside ...
Ryan Walters sends request to Department of Education to halt end-of-year testing
State Superintendent Ryan Walters is seeking a waiver from end-of-year testing for Oklahoma public school students.
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Walters proposes pulling Oklahoma testing requirement, department asking for federal approval
State Superintendent Ryan Walters says Oklahoma schools will no longer need to use current end-of-the-year math and English ...
Protesters to call for Ryan Walters' impeachment at Oklahoma state Capitol on Saturday
As of Tuesday morning, nearly 13,000 people on social media indicated their interest in the protest this weekend, calling for ...
Demonstrators call for Ryan Walters' ouster citing controversies instead of better outcomes
Demonstrators gathered at the State Capitol to call for the impeachment of state Schools Superintendent Ryan Walters.
State Supt. Walters ending government-mandated some end-of-year testing for grades 3-8
In a significant shift in educational policy, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced the end of traditional ...
State Supt. Ryan Walters announces end to some end-of-year state testing
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced that some end-of-the-year statewide tests mandated for students will no longer be required. | MORE | KOCO 5 Chronicle: Superintendents address ...
Oklahoma authorities investigate reports of explicit images on state education chief’s TV
Authorities in Oklahoma have opened an investigation after two members of the State Board of Education said they saw images ...
State education board questions Ryan Walters' math on cost of school lunches
State Superintendent Ryan Walters again has threatened Oklahoma districts that don’t follow his demand to provide free school ...
Ryan Walters sends waiver to Department of Education to halt end-of-year testing
State Superintendent Ryan Walters is seeking a waiver from end-of-year testing for Oklahoma public school students.
Editorial: Oklahoma's last place in education will get worse with new standards
Lawmakers put politics before what's best for student outcomes and, again, did not hold State Superintendent Ryan Walters ...