OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters emailed leaders in Oklahoma school districts on Thursday telling them they would be required to play their students and parents a video showing Walters blaming the “radical left” and “woke teachers unions” for “attacking” religious liberty, then inviting students to join him as he prays for President-elect Donald Trump. Records: Walters, advisors continue billing taxpayers thousands for travel to partisan events, retreats, media appearances News 4 obtained a copy of the email Walters sent superintendents in Oklahoma school districts just before 4 p.m. Thursday. In the email, Walters told superintendents they were required to play a video for all students and parents, in which Walters makes politically-charged statements about teachers unions and liberals, followed by a prayer for President-elect Donald Trump and the country. The email said: “Dear Superintendent: We are in a dangerous time for this country. Student's rights and freedoms regarding religious liberties are continuously under assault. The newly created Department of Religious Liberty and Patriotism will be working to thwart any attempts to disrupt our Oklahoma student's fundamental freedoms. In one of the first steps of the newly created department, we are requiring all of Oklahoma schools to play the attached video to all kids that are enrolled. We are also requiring that that school districts send this video to all parents as well. Students are encouraged but not required to join me in this prayer. Prayer for the Nation Sincerely, Ryan Walters  State Superintendent of Public Instruction Oklahoma State Department of Education” Text in the email hyperlinked to an unlisted video posted on the Oklahoma State Department of Education's (OSDE) YouTube page Thursday. ‘Never back down to a woke mob!’ Upset audience brings Ryan Walters speaking event to abrupt end The video, titled ‘Supt. Walters Announcement Regarding the Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism,” begins with Walters facing a camera while sitting at the desk in his office. A mug sits on the desk next to Walters’ hands. Printed on the mug is the Latin phrase “si vis pacem para bellum,” which translates to “if you want peace, prepare for war.” Walters begins the video by making an announcement. “We’re excited to announce a new office here in the State Department of Education, that will be the Office of Religious Freedom and Patriotism.” Walters begins the video saying. Without citing any examples, Walters then goes on to make politically charged statements about people on the political left. “For too long in this country, we’ve seen the radical left attack individuals’ religious liberty in our schools,” Walters says. “We will not tolerate that in Oklahoma. Your religious liberties will be protected.” Then, once again without citing any examples, Walters makes politically charged statements aimed at teachers unions. ‘Political suicide’ Ryan Walters calls for his own impeachment: How did it come to this? “We’ve also seen patriotism mocked, and a hatred for this country pushed by woke teachers unions.” Walters says. “We will not tolerate that in any school in Oklahoma. We want our students be patriotic. We want our students to love this country. And we want all students’ religious liberty to be protected.” Then, Walters invites students watching the video to join him in a prayer. He makes clear students are not required to pray with him. “I will now say a prayer—and to be clear, students, you don’t have to join—but if you so wish, I’m gonna go ahead and pray,” Walters says. Walters then bows his head and begins to pray. “Dear God, thank you for all the blessings you’ve given our country,” Walters says. “I pray for our leaders to make the right decisions. I pray, in particular, for President Donald Trump, and his team, as they continue to bring about change to the country. I pray for our parents, teachers and kids—that they get the best education possible, and live high-quality lives. I also pray that we continue to teach love of country to our young people, and that our students understand what makes America great, and that they continue to love this country. Amen.” In his own words: What Bixby’s superintendent told News 4 about the comments he’s now suing Ryan Walters over The video ends immediately after Walters ends the prayer. Leaders in at least one Oklahoma school district told News 4 on Thursday they would not show their students the video, despite Walters telling them they would be required to do so. On Friday News 4 obtained letters sent to parents by two school districts stating why the video would not be shown in class. "We know many of you have questions about the video that the Oklahoma State Superintendent has asked us to show to students and distribute to families. I wanted you to know that we will not show the video to any students and we will not be sending it to our EPS families. We are continuing to teach the Oklahoma State standards and curriculum approved by our local School Board that we have always taught. Any changes to that would be based on local decisions. EPS has a longstanding process for adoption of our curriculum that involves committee input and teacher vote. These committees also include parents to help us make curriculum decisions.  Earlier this year, the Oklahoma Supreme Court unanimously ruled that we have authority to make these decisions at the local level and we will continue to do so." Dr. Angela Grunewald, Edmond Public Schools Superintendent "We have received questions about a recent directive from State Superintendent Ryan Walters asking school districts to share a video with families and students. Mustang Public Schools has no plans to interrupt the instructional day to show or send this video; there is no authority or requirement for us to do so.  Mr. Walters, through his agencies, has the means to distribute this video should he choose.  Our focus remains on using the school day for local curriculum and activities, thoughtfully developed by our educators and approved by our local school board. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out directly." Charles Bradley, Mustang Public Schools Superintendent News 4 reached out to OSDE on Wednesday and asked a spokesperson if OSDE’s legal staff approved the email and video. News 4 also asked if Walters would consider the video a form of political indoctrination, and if he doesn’t, why? So far, News 4 has not received a response.