WHO'S WATCHING OKLAHOMA PUBLIC SCHOOL CHICKEN COOP
OKLA STATE SUP RYAN WALTERS CAUGHT CHOKING PUBLIC SCHOOL CHICKENS
Ladies and gentlemen, gather around and hear the latest scoop on what's happening in Oklahoma's public education system. It seems like there's never a dull moment in this state, especially when it comes to our beloved chickens.
Yes, you read that right. Chickens. Apparently, someone has been caught choking these feathered creatures for funding. Who could it be, you ask? None other than the Superintendent of Schools, Ryan Walters.
Now, I don't know about you, but I never thought I'd see the day where a grown man would resort to such tactics for money. I mean, what kind of person chokes chickens? And in public schools, no less! It's a scandal of epic proportions, folks.
But that's not all that's been going on in the Sooner State. Governor Stitt and Superintendent Walters have been under fire for their handling of COVID relief funds. Rumor has it that they've been using the money for personal gain, like buying fancy cars and taking lavish vacations.
I mean, come on guys, we were in the middle of a pandemic here. The money is supposed to go towards helping those who are struggling, not lining your own pockets. It's enough to make you want to pull your hair out.
But wait, there's more. Superintendent Walters recently attended a Moms for Liberty event. Now, I don't know about you, but the last time I checked, he wasn't a mom. So what's he doing there? And what did he say about their agenda?
Well, according to sources, he's all for it. He believes in giving parents more control over their children's education. Which sounds great in theory, but what about the teachers? Don't they have a say in this too?
And let's not forget about the funding behind Moms for Liberty. Who's really pulling the strings here? Is it some secret society of moms who are trying to take over the world? Or is it just a group of concerned parents who want what's best for their kids?
In any case, it seems like Oklahoma's public education system is in a bit of a pickle. From chicken chokers to COVID fund scandals to Moms for Liberty, it's enough to make your head spin.
But hey, at least we can still laugh about it, right? After all, laughter is the best medicine. And with everything going on in the world right now, we could all use a good laugh.
So here's to you, Oklahoma. May your chickens be safe and your education system be sound. And may we all learn to laugh at ourselves a little more often.
Big Education Ape: RYAN WALTERS: THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN OKLAHOMA https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/05/ryan-walters-most-dangerous-man-in.html
Big Education Ape: OKLA GOV. STITT, STATE SUP. WALTERS YOU HAVE SOME SPLAININ TO DO https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/06/okla-gov-stitt-state-sup-walters-you.html
Big Education Ape: RYAN WALTERS + MOMS FOR LIBERTY: MY MOMMIES CAN BEAT UP YOUR MOMMIES https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/06/ryan-walters-moms-for-liberty-my.html
Big Education Ape: OKLA ED SEC RYAN WALTERS FANS OSDE DUMPSTER FIRE - TEACHER PAYOLA SCHEME https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/06/okla-ed-sec-ryan-walters-fans-osde.html
Big Education Ape: OKLAHOMA STATE EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT MY ASS, MAGA HITMAN IS MORE LIKE https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/06/oklahoma-state-education-superintendent.html
Big Education Ape: OKLAHOMA ANTI WOKE ACTIVIST SSPI RYAN WALTERS DUMBER THAN STITT https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/05/oklahoma-anti-woke-activist-sspi-ryan.html
Big Education Ape: SSPI RYAN WALTERS PROVES HIS MAGA CHOPS https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/05/sspi-ryan-walters-proves-his-maga-chops.html
Big Education Ape: OKLA. STATE SEN. GEORGE YOUNG NAMED A TERRORIST SYMPATHIZER https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/05/okla-state-sen-george-young-named.html
Big Education Ape: RYAN WALTERS - TEACHER TURNCOAT: PROMOTING PRIVATIZATION TO DESTROY OKLAHOMA PUBLIC EDUCATION https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/05/ryan-walters-teacher-turncoat-promoting.html
THE DEFT DIVE
The situation in Oklahoma according to several news sources¹²³⁴⁵, the main elements of the scandal are:
- - The state auditor reported that **$1.7 million** in federal funding meant to help children from low-income families learn at home during the pandemic was **misspent** on various non-educational items such as kitchen appliances, power tools, furniture and entertainment².
- - The federal audit found that proper system controls were **offered** by the digital wallet vendor to limit the families’ purchases to education-related items but those controls were **declined** by the individual placed in charge of the Bridge the Gap program². That individual was **Ryan Walters**, the education secretary and a candidate for state superintendent¹.
- - The federal audit also found issues with another program, Stay In School, meant to help low-income families keep their children in existing private schools. The audit uncovered a **deliberate operation** to give selected private schools and individuals preferential treatment by allowing early access for application submission prior to the date this program was offered to the general public².
- - The audit also determined that awards were provided to **1,073 students** whose family attested that they had not suffered an economic hardship due to the pandemic. As a result, **657 students** of low-income families who qualified for the program did not get the financial assistance they requested because the funds were exhausted².
- - The federal auditors want Oklahoma to **return** at least $650,000 of Governor Stitt's COVID-19 relief funds⁴. The state attorney general said he is conducting a criminal investigation into the matter and he refuses to tolerate what amounts to a pervasive culture of waste, mismanagement and apparent fraud².
Bing, 7/1/2023
(1) Federal audit slams Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt's administration. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2022/07/21/oklahoma-governor-kevin-stitt-administration-slammed-federal-audit/65378587007/.
(2) Oklahoma auditor: Millions in pandemic education funding misspent. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2023/06/27/oklahoma-covid-federal-education-funding-audit-nearly-2-million-misspent/70361260007/.
(3) Federal audit criticizes Oklahoma’s use of COVID relief funds. https://kfor.com/news/local/federal-audit-criticizes-oklahomas-use-of-covid-relief-funds/.
(4) Federal Auditors Want Oklahoma To Return At Least $650,000 of Governor .... https://oklahomawatch.org/2022/07/19/federal-auditors-want-oklahoma-to-return-at-least-650000-of-governors-covid-19-relief-funds/.
(5) Federal audit criticizes how Oklahoma spent education relief funds .... https://www.fox23.com/news/federal-audit-criticizes-how-oklahoma-spent-education-relief-funds/z42weoxrlbff5npxvbt5osw7gi/.
Oklahoma AG: Criminal charges for state leaders aren't off table after audit identifies alleged misspending https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-ag-drummond-criminal-charges-state-leaders-audit-misspending/44390277
Ryan Walters and Moms for Liberty. According to several news sources¹²³⁴⁵, here is what I found:
- - **Ryan Walters** is the Oklahoma state superintendent of public instruction and a Republican candidate for the same office in the 2022 election¹.
- - **Moms for Liberty** is a national organization that advocates for parental rights and endorses school board candidates with conservative political views. Its members are known to speak at school board meetings against mandatory COVID-19 precautions, critical race theory and gender-nonconforming identities¹. The Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights organization, listed Moms for Liberty as an extremist group for its support of book bans and limiting discussions of race and gender in schools².
- - Walters spoke at the **Moms for Liberty 2023 Joyful Warriors National Summit** in Philadelphia on Friday, June 30, on a panel with Nikki Haley and others on the "Future of Education in America"¹. He said he was proud to be fighting alongside Moms for Liberty and that they are the most patriotic, pro-American group in the country right now³. He also said he was excited to share the vision and progress that Oklahoma has made in pushing back against woke indoctrination in the classrooms¹.
- - Walters defended Moms for Liberty from the extremist label and said it was incredible the lengths that the radical left will go to attack parents and moms⁴. He also supported a more patriotic education in public schools and opposed books with LGBTQ+ themes¹.
- - The summit also featured former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, among other political officials and conservative figures. Trump, DeSantis and Haley are all seeking the Republican nomination for president in 2024¹.
- - It is not clear who is behind the funding of Moms for Liberty or whether any taxpayer dollars are paying for Walters' travel and lodging to attend the summit. The Oklahoma State Department of Education did not respond when The Oklahoman asked about it, and Moms for Liberty did not immediately return a request for comment¹.
Bing, 7/1/2023
(1) Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters to speak at Moms for Liberty .... https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2023/06/29/moms-for-liberty-summit-oklahoma-ryan-walters-donald-trump-ryan-desantis/70365542007/.
(2) Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters to speak at Moms For Liberty .... https://kfor.com/news/local/ok-supt-walters-to-speak-at-moms-for-liberty-conference/.
(3) State Superintendent Ryan Walters rubs elbows with Moms for Liberty. https://tulsaworld.com/news/state-regional/education/state-superintendent-ryan-walters-rubs-elbows-with-moms-for-liberty/article_70dd99d2-1770-11ee-8cb0-5ff2a9a3ba7e.html.
(4) Oklahoma State Superintendent defends 'parental rights' group named .... https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-state-superintendent-defends-parental-rights-group-named-extremist-by-civil-rights-watchdog/.
(5) Superintendent Walters to speak with 'Moms for Liberty' in Philadelphia .... https://ktul.com/news/local/superintendent-walters-to-speak-with-moms-for-liberty-in-philadelphia.
Ryan Walters calls Moms for Liberty conference the most important to happen in Philadelphia since 1776 https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-ryan-walters-moms-for-liberty-national-summit/44397461
