Cox for Oklahoma State Superintendent – Making Education Great Again
40+ years in Oklahoma education. Proven conservative leadership to keep kids safe, raise academics & restore trust. Let’s Make Education Great Again!
40+
Years in public education
32+
Years as a school superintendent
100%
Commitment to Oklahoma Students and Teachers
Campaign Platform
Dr. Cox’s campaign pillars center on four conservative, values-driven priorities:
Safe & Secure Schools
Every child deserves a safe learning environment – free from intruders, harmful influences, and inappropriate content. Dr. Cox will make safety the foundation of education so parents can send their children to school with confidence.
Academic Achievement
Oklahoma kids aren’t 50th, and neither are our teachers. By strengthening phonics, math foundations, and growth-based testing, and ensuring parent-driven IEPs for special needs students, Dr. Cox will move our schools into the Top 25 and give every child the future they deserve.
Restoring Trust in Public Education
Parents should be partners, not outsiders. Dr. Cox will restore transparency, stability, and accountability to public education, rebuilding confidence in Oklahoma’s schools.
Support for Teachers
Teachers are professionals, not test administrators. Dr. Cox will cut bureaucracy, invest in training, empower educators to teach again, and restore respect to the profession.
About Dr. Cox
When I think about the future of my grandkids – and the 700,000 Oklahoma kids just like them – I know we must do better. As State Superintendent, I will work every day to ensure safe schools, strong academics, and restored trust. This is how we’ll Make Education Great Again
News & Events
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Faith, Family, and the Future of Oklahoma Schools
Faith. Family. Future. These are the words that have guided my life – as a husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong Oklahoma educator. For more than 40 years, I’ve walked the halls of our schools as a teacher, counselor, coach, and superintendent. I’ve seen the challenges our children face, and I’ve seen the incredible potential that…
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School Safety Takes Centre Stage in Oklahoma’s Education Debate, Says Dr. John Cox
As Oklahoma grapples with the future of its public education system, one issue has emerged as a unifying concern across political and regional divides — school safety. Dr. John Cox, a lifelong educator, 32-year superintendent and candidate for State Superintendent, argues that meaningful academic progress cannot occur until the state addresses safety and transparency within…
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Safe Schools = Strong Schools
For more than 40 years, I have walked the halls of Oklahoma schools – as teacher, counselor, coach, and superintendent. I have seen full hearts, bright minds, and unfulfilled promise. One constant has become clear: children cannot learn if they do not feel safe. Safety is not just “one more priority.” It is the foundation…
Join Us On the Campaign Trail
- November 18, 2025
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McCurtain County Republicans
November 18, 2025 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Broken Bow Library, 626 S D St, Broken Bow, NE 68822, USALooking forward to meeting with the McCurtain County Republicans on Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. They are collecting food for local food banks, so bring your questions and canned goods!
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- November 19, 2025
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NSCA Local Chapter Meeting
November 19, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Scheels, 6929 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK 74133, USANational School Chaplain Association – Local Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 11:30 AMDr. John Cox will attend the National School Chaplain Association’s local chapter meeting to connect with faith-based leaders who serve in Oklahoma’s public schools.
NSCA’s mission is to bring faith, hope, and transformation to America’s schools – aligning with Dr. Cox’s belief that strong values, safe environments, and community partnerships are essential to Making Education Great Again.
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Invest in Oklahoma’s Kids. Help Us Make Education Great Again.
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Join the Team Making Education Great Again
This campaign is powered by parents, teachers, grandparents, and community members who believe in safe schools, strong academics, and trusted leadership. Whether you can give time, resources, or energy – there’s a place for you on this team.
“Parents deserve transparency, teachers deserve respect, and students deserve safe schools. That’s my mission – and together, we can restore trust and start Making Education Great Again.”