Ryan Walters (born May 23, 1985) is an American politician who has served as the elected Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction since 2023 and who served as the appointed Oklahoma Secretary of Education between September 2020 and April 2023.

19 hours ago · A new attorney hired by state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters has asked for summary judgment in a defamation lawsuit filed against Walters by a former Norman Public Schools teacher.. Attorney David Gleason, of Oklahoma City, made the filing Monday in the federal lawsuit brought by Summer Boismier in August 2023.

1 day ago · State legislators were off and running Tuesday on the first full day of session at the Oklahoma state Capitol. | MORE | Ryan Walters announces first purchase of Bibles for Oklahoma classroomsLawmakers didn't waste any time taking the hard questions to State Superintendent Ryan Walters, who was at the Capitol to answer for his plan to spend millions on Bibles to be …

Jan 29, 2025 · Ryan Walters in Oklahoma City in 2023. Chris Creese for NBC News. Walters — who gained a reputation in office for focusing on culture war issues and inviting right-wing influencers into state ...

Ryan Walters is the only candidate in the race for State Superintendent with a proven record of winning the fight for our strong, conservative agenda. Ryan Walters taught eight years as a high school history teacher in his hometown at McAlester High School.

Jan 29, 2025 · Walters presented the Oklahoma State Department of Education's fiscal year 2026 budget request to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee on Wednesday. The superintendent asked for a $92.47 ...

Jan 17, 2025 · After reporting Thursday night of State Superintendent Ryan Walters being investigated by the Ethics Commission for allegedly violating campaign finance rules, a second investigation is...

Aug 13, 2024 · Oklahoma Republicans are circulating a letter calling for an impeachment investigation into State Superintendent Ryan Walters. In the letter to House Speaker Charles McCall, which you can read here , state Rep. Mark McBride expressed his concerns about Walters' recent actions.

Oct 24, 2024 · A surprise appearance by one of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s staff lawyers threw the Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting into tumult on Thursday, with state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters and his fellow board members choosing not to take action on most items of consequence on the agenda.

Oct 17, 2024 · More than 30 parents and children, public school teachers, and faith leaders filed the suit, asking the Oklahoma State Supreme Court to block Walters from spending millions of dollars on Bibles.