Oklahoma’s State Superintendent Requires Public Schools to Teach the Bible
The state superintendent, Ryan Walters, said the Bible was a “necessary historical document.” The mandate comes as part of a conservative movement to infuse Christian values in public schools.
By Sarah Mervosh and
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