TULSA, Okla. — Dozens of Oklahomans gathered outside of Carnegie Elementary School as State Superintendent Ryan Walters and other elected officials visited the school.
The officials made the trip to observe students and educators engaging with Amira’s literacy platform, according to Tulsa Public Schools.
The protest targeted a variety of Walters' actions but not the reason for his visit.
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Many signed targeted his proposed rule changes on collecting immigration data and requiring Bibles in classrooms.
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2 News reached out to TPS ahead of the protest. The school couldn't confirm Walters would attend but said safety protocols were in place for all parties involved.
A small group of elected officials is scheduled to tour Tulsa Public Schools’ Carnegie Elementary School tomorrow morning and observe students and educators engaging with Amira’s literacy platform. Carnegie is being honored for the exceptional implementation of this learning resource in their school community.
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