Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters Announces Every High School Will Have a Turning Point USA Chapter to Push Back Against Teachers’ Unions
Oklahoma just made national headlines after State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced that every single high school in the state will now have its own Turning Point USA chapter. Walters described the move as a direct response to what he calls years of dominance by radical leftist teachers’ unions in classrooms. Standing firm in front of the American and Oklahoma flags, Walters declared that the time has come to take education back from woke indoctrination and restore what he believes to be traditional American values in schools.
Turning Point USA, founded by Charlie Kirk, has quickly become one of the largest conservative youth organizations in the country, boasting more than 1,000 chapters nationwide. The organization’s mission is to promote freedom, free markets, and pro-America values through student-led activism. With Walters’ new announcement, Oklahoma will now be the first state to guarantee that every high school has a TPUSA chapter, essentially making conservative activism a built-in part of student life across the state.
Walters has long been known as a culture warrior in education. His political stance has been well documented, with his opposition to critical race theory, LGBTQ rights in schools, and teachers’ unions often sparking heated debate. Supporters see his latest announcement as a bold step to counteract what they view as years of unchecked liberal influence in public education. Critics, on the other hand, argue that this could open the door to political indoctrination from the other side, but Walters dismissed those arguments, saying that students deserve the opportunity to learn patriotism, faith, and freedom rather than divisive identity politics.
This move comes during a time when Oklahoma and other conservative-led states are already doubling down on policies aimed at strengthening civic education and promoting patriotism. The Oklahoma State Board of Education recently approved measures requiring American flags to be displayed prominently in classrooms and ensuring students participate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Walters’ decision to bring Turning Point USA into every high school falls in line with that broader vision of instilling pride in American values and giving students the tools to fight back against what conservatives see as left-wing overreach in education.
For parents, students, and teachers, this marks a new chapter in Oklahoma’s schools. Walters has made it clear that he intends to lead with a mission to challenge the status quo and bring activism into the classrooms, but from a conservative perspective. With this announcement, students across the state will soon have the opportunity to be part of a nationwide conservative network, engage in political conversations, and take a more active role in shaping the direction of their schools.
What happens in Oklahoma may not stay in Oklahoma for long. If Walters’ initiative proves successful, other states could follow suit and begin integrating Turning Point USA chapters across their high schools. Supporters are already calling this move historic, describing it as the beginning of a generational shift that puts conservative students at the forefront of America’s cultural and political battles.
