Author: Elizabeth King
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Oklahoma Education Can’t Afford to Stay at the Bottom
Oklahoma ranks near the bottom in education. Dr. John Cox outlines a plan to strengthen reading, math, and leadership to move our schools into the Top 25. Read more
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Parents as Partners: Rebuilding Trust in Oklahoma Education
Dr. John Cox explains why parents must be true partners in education and how transparency and trust strengthen Oklahoma schools. Read more
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From Testing to Teaching: What Oklahoma Must Get Right
After 40 years in Oklahoma classrooms, Dr. John Cox explains why testing should support teaching—and how smarter assessment helps students succeed. Read more
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Faith, Family, and the Responsibility of Leadership in Education
Leadership in education is not about power. It’s about responsibility. For more than four decades, I’ve carried that responsibility in Oklahoma schools. The responsibility for children’s safety, for teachers’ livelihoods, and for the trust parents place in us every morning when they hand over their children. My leadership is shaped by three guiding principles: faith, Read more
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A Lifetime in Oklahoma Classrooms: Why I’m Running
For more than 40 years, I’ve walked the hallways of Oklahoma schools – not as a politician, but as a teacher, coach, counselor, and superintendent. I’ve taught math and computer science. I’ve coached athletes. I’ve sat across from families in moments of joy and moments of heartbreak. For the last 32 years, I’ve served as Read more
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Restoring Trust in Oklahoma’s Schools Starts With Real Leadership
Trust is the foundation of every strong school. When parents trust schools, teachers can teach. When teachers trust their leaders, classrooms thrive. And when students trust that the adults around them are working together, learning happens. But the truth is simple: trust in Oklahoma’s public education system has been shaken. Parents feel shut out. Teachers Read more
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Let Teachers Teach Again: Oklahoma’s Future Depends on It
For more than 40 years, I’ve taught, coached, counseled, and led schools across Oklahoma. In every role, one truth has stood firm: teachers are the heartbeat of our schools and the catalyst for every improvement we hope to make. When they are respected and equipped, students thrive. When they are overburdened, outcomes suffer. Today, too Read more
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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 Read more
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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… Read more