Dozens gathered at the state Capitol, calling for the impeachment of State Superintendent Ryan Walters. The rally follows WalletHub’s latest analysis, which ranked Oklahoma 50th out of 51 states and Washington, D.C., for public education. The ranking considered test scores, graduation rates, safety, and bullying statistics.
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Former Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair Alicia Andrews encouraged attendees to contact their state lawmakers now, even though the Legislature is not in session.
“Reach out to them now. Beg, plead, implore that we impeach Ryan Walters,” Andrews said.
Investigation into Walters’ office
Walters is currently under investigation by the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s