Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

Tulsa World Reporter

Citing the timing and an existing statutory requirement, several Tulsa-area school districts notified parents Monday that they will not change their routine Tuesday to honor a request from State Superintendent Ryan Walters to observe an additional moment of silence in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk.

Leaders with Bixby, Broken Arrow, Claremore, Jenks, Owasso, Tulsa, KIPP Tulsa and Union all sent notifications out to parents and staff Monday afternoon saying their districts will not have an organized additional moment of silence on Tuesday.

The move came after Walters sent an email Monday afternoon to parents and school district officials across the state, calling for all Oklahoma public schools to observe a moment of silence at noon Tuesd

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