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Oklahoma Public School Boss Backs Trump Plan to Shut Down Education Department, Vows to Block Federal Grants to Schools

Oklahoma state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters issued a memo highlighting his priorities under the new administration, backing Donald Trump's plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Just two days after Donald Trump's re-election, Oklahoma state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters issued a memo highlighting his priorities under the new administration, backing Trump's plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

Walters pledged to direct state resources to end "social indoctrination in classrooms" and limit the impact of "illegal immigration" on schools, according to the memo obtained by The Oklahoman.

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