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John Cox
The superintendent of Peggs Public School, John Cox is focused on "Making Education Great Again." He wants to ensure schools are safe and secure, replace end of year testing with growth-based benchmark assessments and focus on children's success, not politics.
William E. Crozier
William E. Crozier is running for state superintendent. He does not appear to have a website listing his campaign priorities.
Robert Franklin
Robert Franklin has worked for over 40 years in various education roles. He supports "back-to-basics academics," parental involvement, classroom discipline and "school choice with accountability."
Toni Hasenbeck
Toni Hasenbeck is a House lawmaker. Prior to that, she spent nearly 20 years working in Oklahoma public schools. She wants to highlight American exceptionalism, ban DEI programs, empower parents and champion teachers who hold "traditional values and classroom discipline."
Debra A. Herlihy
A senior research analyst at Southern Nazarene University, Debra Herlihy owns a business that helps others make their websites accessible. She wants to increase early literacy education, tackle chronic absenteeism and retain teachers.
Adam Pugh
A state senator, Adam Pugh is an Air Force veteran and businessman. He wants to address teacher shortages, increase student outcomes, ban students from accessing explicit materials and focus on preparing students for the workforce.
James Taylor
James Taylor is a history and government teacher in Little Axe and works as a senior pastor. He wants to address teacher shortages, find "practical legislative solutions" to improve education and increase accountability in spending to bolster student outcomes.
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