In a Fox News interview on Sept. 25, State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced his departure from the Oklahoma State Department of Education, as he will lead the Teacher Freedom Alliance as CEO.
The 501c(3) organizations say it's an alternative to Teacher unions, whom Walters often criticized.
Along with Walters' announcement, the organization's website also featured a message sharing its excitement for Walters' leadership, calling it "a bold new era of leadership."
What is the Teacher Freedom Alliance?
TFA's mission statement:
The organization said it aims to challenge teachers' unions and be a voice for teachers who want more freedom in the classroom.
TFA said it wants to pursue educational freedoms and allow teachers to work in a classroom "free of ideological interference."
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