Teachers, Parents Protest At Oklahoma State Board Of Education Meeting

With the beginning of the school year for several Oklahoma districts only weeks away, teachers across the state are confused by a new mandate involving the use of Bibles in the classroom.

Educators and parents, both for and against the new mandate, are protesting with signs and chants at Wednesday’s state board of education meeting.

Additionally, some teachers could lose their teaching certification if the board votes accordingly.

In total, six teachers from across the state could have their teaching licenses suspended or revoked.

One of those is Ardmore band teacher Alison Scott, who gained national attention in early July when she posted a comment on social media that seemingly supported the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

After the post made waves on social media, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters spoke out and threatened the teacher’s license.

“I think it was absolutely disgusting to see an Oklahoma teacher out praising or celebrating the assassination attempt on President Trump,” Walters said. “This is incredibly dangerous territory that we’re in, and it’s just completely inexcusable behavior for a teacher.”

Walters is also expected to discuss teaching using historical documents such as the Bible, and what the meeting agenda is calling “rogue” district administrators.

Also, according to the agenda, Walters says he’ll discuss illegal immigration and what he says burdens Oklahoma schools.

The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m.