Oklahoma's education system is set for changes as State Superintendent Ryan Walters introduces a new advisory committee focused on aligning with President-elect Donald Trump's education reform plans. The State Department of Education will oversee these policy updates as Trump moves forward with his education agenda. In a recent announcement covered by OKC FOX, Walters expressed his optimism saying, "The future of Oklahoma’s public education is bright with incoming President Donald Trump who has been a fearless champion of efforts to eliminate the federal bureaucracy that has shut local communities and parents out of the decisions that impact their students’ educations."

Walters issued a memo, outlining the intended benefits of eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. The memo focused on promoting parents' rights, ending what he described as "social indoctrination" in schools, and preserving patriotic elements in curricula. Walters also included measures to address the impact of illegal immigration on schooling and block foreign influences from the education system, as reported by KFOR.

Walters is focusing on increasing local control in education, in line with conservative views on reducing federal oversight. He has announced plans to create a committee to help implement changes proposed by the Trump administration, which include giving local communities more authority over education. While this approach aims to simplify the education system, some educators and parents are concerned about how it will address the needs of all students in Oklahoma. The formation of the advisory committee will be closely watched as these changes take shape, as stated by The Hill.