Oklahoma Education Chief Ryan Walters—the one who forced Trump-branded Bibles into classrooms—has just resigned.

Ryan Walters, who served as Oklahoma's Superintendent of Public Instruction since 2022, has officially resigned as of late September 2025. This resignation is widely reported across reputable news outlets including The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Hill. Walters gained national attention for his conservative education agenda, notably his efforts to place Bibles endorsed or sold by Donald Trump into public school classrooms and to incorporate prayer and religious materials such as the Ten Commandments into schools.

Several sources detail a $3 million-plus budget request aimed at purchasing these specific Bibles, which were characterized as Trump-branded or Trump-endorsed. His tenure was marked by significant controversy, including bipartisan criticism and political conflicts related to culture war issues in education. Walters is stepping down to lead an anti-teachers union organization, as reported by The Hill and The 74 Million.

The timing of his resignation aligns with recent political developments in Oklahoma education policy and ongoing disputes over curriculum content and school governance.