Oklahoma Superintendent Requires Bible in Classrooms, Sparking Debate

Oklahoma's state school superintendent, Ryan Walters, mandates that all public schools in the state must have a Bible in every classroom and that teachers incorporate it into their curriculum. This directive, issued today, aims to align with academic standards and state law, emphasizing the Bible as a necessary historical document.

Superintendent Walters asserts that the Bible is essential for providing students with a proper contextual understanding of the nation's foundation. He argues that without it, Oklahoma students would lack a comprehensive grasp of historical and cultural development that. . .