Oklahoma House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Social Studies Standards RevisionOklahoma House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Social Studies Standards Revision House Democrats have voiced strong opposition to the Oklahoma state superintendent’s proposed revisions to the state’s social studies standards. The revisions include the use of the Bible as a textbook and the adoption of a classical learning model. Oklahoma City Representative Cyndi Munson, the House Democratic Leader, condemned the measure as a violation of constitutional rights. She accused the Superintendent’s Executive Review Committee of depriving Oklahomans of their religious freedom and a sound public education. Representative John Waldron of Tulsa labeled the overhaul a “carpetbagger curriculum,” designed by out-of-state experts. He characterized it as a dangerous political tactic. Representative Jacob Rosecrants of Norman argued that the changes do not align with the needs of Oklahoma children and parents. He accused the Superintendent of pursuing a personal agenda instead of serving the community. House Democrats contend that the revisions pose challenges to public schools and undermine the separation of church and state. They expressed concern that the changes will not provide students with a comprehensive and unbiased education.
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OKLAHOMA CITY — House Democrats have expressed concern over the state superintendent’s announcement to revise Oklahoma’s social studies standards, including the use of the Bible as a textbook and the adoption of a classical learning model.
“The state superintendent continues to put his extremist political agenda above the needs of Oklahoma’s students and teachers,” said House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City.
She criticized the measure as a violation of constitutional rights, accusing the Superintendent’s Executive Review Committee of depriving Oklahomans of their right to religious freedom and a sound public education.
Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa, called the overhaul a dangerous political tactic, describing it as a “carpetbagger curriculum” designed by out-of-state experts.
Rep. Jacob Rosecrants (D-Norman) argued that the changes do not meet the needs of Oklahoma children and parents. He accused the Superintendent of pursuing a personal agenda instead of serving the community.
House Democrats argue that this latest action increases challenges for public schools and undermines the separation of church and state.
