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Oklahoma State School Superintendent Ryan Walters has announced significant changes aimed at fostering patriotism in schools, following a recent incident where a high school student was told to remove an American flag from his truck by school officials. Speaking on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” Walters emphasized that new state guidelines will ensure students are free to display the American flag and express their patriotism without fear of punishment.
In response to the situation at Edmond North High School, where senior Caleb Horst was instructed to take down his flag, Walters condemned the actions of the school staff. The district had claimed that their policy against flag displays was intended to avoid distractions and maintain safety, not to suppress patriotism. However, Walters firmly disagrees, stating, “We will not tolerate anti-American sentiments in our schools.”
Walters detailed the steps his department is taking to uphold students’ rights and promote national pride. New policies will require schools to adopt clear guidelines that support the display of American flags. Additionally, students will be required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance weekly, and schools must provide reports to verify compliance with these patriotic standards.
The superintendent’s push for these changes is driven by his belief that current educational practices are undermining American values. “Our schools should be places where students learn to respect and cherish the flag,” Walters asserted. “We need to counteract the anti-Americanism promoted by certain political factions and radical ideologies.”
Furthermore, Walters is spearheading a revision of social studies curricula to better reflect American history and values. This includes integrating the Bible and the Ten Commandments into the curriculum to provide historical context, a move he supports based on educational standards from 2019.
In conclusion, Walters’ initiative is a robust effort to reinvigorate patriotism in Oklahoma schools, ensuring that American symbols and values are respected and upheld. “We want our students to be proud Americans,” Walters declared, “and we are committed to making that happen.”