Oklahoma Schools Prepare for Transition to Block Grants
In a move aligned with President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises, Oklahoma’s State Superintendent Ryan Walters is taking steps to reduce federal oversight in education. A memo dispatched to superintendents throughout Oklahoma on Thursday outlines these plans.
Walters expressed the state’s intention to collaborate closely with the forthcoming Trump Administration, emphasizing efforts to “dismantle the federal government’s decades of undue influence over public education.”
The memo advocates for the abolition of the U.S. Department of Education, suggesting a shift towards block grants as an alternative.
Walters identifies five key benefits of this transition for Oklahoma schools: enhancing parental rights, curbing social indoctrination in classrooms, preserving patriotism in the curriculum, mitigating the effects of illegal immigration on schools, and preventing foreign influence.
Further, the memo indicates that the state department will allocate resources to support these priorities, ensuring a seamless transition for schools as these changes unfold.
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