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Wiz Imp

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11. While it's a good idea overall, I'm not sure how much good that will do in Oklahoma

Reply to Attilatheblond (Reply #1)

Tue May 27, 2025, 03:33 PM

May 27

The ridiculous requirements in Oklahoma are all edicts from the Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Apparently he can set instruction requirements for every public school in the state and there is absolutely nothing a local school board can do to change them.

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'I don't want my kids hearing that': Oklahoma parents look to opt out of new social studies content [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 27 OP

One hopes this might bring some good people, who support the Constitution, out to run for school boards Attilatheblond May 27 #1

While it's a good idea overall, I'm not sure how much good that will do in Oklahoma Wiz Imp May 27 #11

Although it might drive voter turnout next time the office comes up for statewide election... JHB May 27 #15

Having attended a lot of school board meetings in early 70s & watching them taken over by RW nutters Attilatheblond May 27 #17

Who knew parental rights extended to liberals? MagickMuffin May 27 #2

Oklahoma sucks UpInArms May 27 #3

According to the new state rankings, Oklahoma ain't OK. chouchou May 27 #4

From everything I can find, they are ranked even worse - at #49 or #50 Wiz Imp May 27 #9

I'm not surprised. Perhaps US News felt sorry for them. chouchou May 27 #18

I'd feel sorry for them too Sucha NastyWoman May 27 #6

"the liberals have realized these are our rights too" ??? ananda May 27 #5

See post #2 Sucha NastyWoman May 27 #7

That doesn't anwer. I was referring to the word "liberals"... ananda May 27 #14

Well, that was "Tulsa parent Lauren Parker" speaking. Silver Gaia May 28 #20

another reason to be glad my kids are grown. barbtries May 27 #8

Turning schools into churches and indoctrination centers Demovictory9 May 27 #10

American madrasas Denvermosaic May 27 #13

turn the tables on them AllaN01Bear May 27 #12

The real irony here is that their kids are exposed to really dangerous or false content on the internet every day. Martin68 May 27 #16

I guess there are gonna be a LOT MORE stupid people in Okla. flying_wahini May 28 #19

One thing I have noticed is that if the parent is conservative then the kids go liberal. Jacson6 May 28 #21