Author: inhouseweb

  • Safe Schools = Strong Schools

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    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… Read more

  • Oklahoma’s Academic Comeback: From 50th to Top 25

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    By Dr. John Cox, Peggs Public Schools Superintendent and Candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction The data demands it: in 2024, on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Oklahoma ranked 47th in 4th-grade reading, 48th in 8th-grade reading, 44th in 4th-grade math, and 45th in 8th-grade math. Only about one in five eighth graders reads at a… Read more

  • Dr. John Cox Responds to Interim Superintendent Decision, Pledges to “Make Education Great Again” for Oklahoma Children

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    PEGGS, OK – Dr. John Cox, a lifelong Oklahoma educator with more than 40 years in public schools and 32 years as a superintendent, today issued a statement following Governor Kevin Stitt’s appointment of Lindel Fields as interim State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Cox was among a handful of finalists considered for the role… Read more