OKLAHOMA ANTI WOKE ACTIVIST SSPI RYAN WALTERS DUMBER THAN STITT
As the debate over critical race theory and woke ideology continues to rage across the country, one state has emerged as a battleground in the fight over education: Oklahoma. At the center of this battle is Ryan Walters, the state's Superintendent of Public Instruction, and his ally, Governor Kevin Stitt. Together, these two men have been pushing an anti-woke, anti-progressive agenda that has sparked controversy and outrage among educators, parents, and activists alike.
So what exactly is this agenda, and why has it caused such a stir? To answer that question, we need to take a deep dive into the world of Oklahoma politics and education.
At its core, the anti-woke movement is about pushing back against what its proponents see as a dangerous and divisive ideology that seeks to undermine traditional values and promote a radical leftist agenda. According to Walters and Stitt, this ideology has infiltrated Oklahoma's schools and is threatening to brainwash young students with its toxic ideas.
To combat this threat, Walters and Stitt have proposed a series of extreme measures that would fundamentally reshape the state's education system. These measures include banning critical race theory from being taught in schools, requiring teachers to undergo ideological screening before being hired, and even allowing parents to sue schools that they believe are promoting woke ideology.
Critics of these proposals argue that they are an attack on academic freedom and free speech. They point out that critical race theory is a legitimate academic discipline that has been studied and debated by scholars for decades, and that banning it from classrooms would be a violation of students' right to a well-rounded education.
They also argue that requiring teachers to undergo ideological screening is a form of political discrimination that could lead to the exclusion of qualified educators simply because they hold different views than those in power. And allowing parents to sue schools over ideological disagreements could lead to a flood of frivolous lawsuits that would drain resources away from actual education.
But for Walters and Stitt, these concerns are simply a smokescreen for the real issue at hand: the need to protect Oklahoma's children from the pernicious influence of woke ideology. They argue that the state has a duty to ensure that students are taught traditional values and American exceptionalism, and that any deviation from this norm is a threat to the country's future.
Of course, not everyone agrees with this view. Many educators and activists see the anti-woke movement as a thinly veiled attempt to silence dissent and promote a narrow, conservative agenda. They argue that students should be exposed to a wide range of ideas and perspectives, even if those ideas are uncomfortable or challenging.
So where does this leave us? As with many political debates, there are no easy answers. But one thing is clear: the battle over education in Oklahoma is far from over. Whether you see the anti-woke movement as a necessary defense against radicalism or a dangerous attack on academic freedom, one thing is certain: the stakes are high, and the outcome will have profound implications for the future of education in America.
Historical and rhetorical: A conversation with Ryan Walters about ‘woke’ https://nondoc.com/2023/05/08/ryan-walters-woke-impromptu-interview/ via @nondocmedia