At least eight school districts across Oklahoma refuse to teach Bible in class as a part of U.S. history.
An Oklahoma education leader's directive to incorporate the Bible into public school curriculum is facing resistance from several districts.At least eight large districts across Oklahoma are opposing the mandate, USA Today reported, which has sparked both criticism and support.Speaking on 'Fox & Friends Weekend,' on Saturday, the state's Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters addressed the dissenting districts.
Additionally, each classroom will be required to have a Bible for instructional purposes.Walters said the initiative has widespread support from parents across the state. 'When I ran three years ago, they were crystal clear. Why in the world are we not teaching our kids that our rights came from God? Why in the world are we not referencing all these unbelievable moments in American history where the Bible was cited? It is absolutely part of our history,' he told Fox & Friends.
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