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Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionThat means school choice should come with high standards, clear accountability, and a commitment to making sure education dollars are used wisely and effectively.
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That means school choice should come with high standards, clear accountability, and a commitment to making sure education dollars are used wisely and effectively.
Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionEvery student deserves a path to a good job and a strong future.Not every student’s path looks the same — and Oklahoma needs to do a better job preparing young people for real opportunity.Robert helped expand workforce and technical education opportunities through Tulsa Tech and has spent years building partnerships between schools, business leaders, and industry.He believes students should graduate with a pathway that fits their future — whether that’s:CareerTechCollegeApprenticeshipsCertificationsWorkforce trainingEducation should help students build a life — not just check a box.
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Every student deserves a path to a good job and a strong future.Not every student’s path looks the same — and Oklahoma needs to do a better job preparing young people for real opportunity.Robert helped expand workforce and technical education opportunities through Tulsa Tech and has spent years building partnerships between schools, business leaders, and industry.He believes students should graduate with a pathway that fits their future — whether that’s:CareerTechCollegeApprenticeshipsCertificationsWorkforce trainingEducation should help students build a life — not just check a box.
Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionRobert believes in back-to-basics academics, parent involvement, school choice with accountability, discipline in the classroom, and making sure students graduate with a real path to success.
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Robert believes in back-to-basics academics, parent involvement, school choice with accountability, discipline in the classroom, and making sure students graduate with a real path to success.
BACK TO BASICS
Candidate positionRobert Franklin believes Oklahoma schools must get back to the fundamentals that matter most: reading, math, classroom discipline, and strong academic expectations.
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Robert Franklin believes Oklahoma schools must get back to the fundamentals that matter most: reading, math, classroom discipline, and strong academic expectations.
BACK TO BASICS
Candidate positionThat means focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and making sure students have the foundation they need before they fall behind. It also means supporting teachers with the tools and training they need to help students succeed.
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That means focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and making sure students have the foundation they need before they fall behind. It also means supporting teachers with the tools and training they need to help students succeed.
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
Candidate positionRobert supports parental involvement, transparency, and common sense in the classroom. He believes schools should partner with families every step of the way.
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Robert supports parental involvement, transparency, and common sense in the classroom. He believes schools should partner with families every step of the way.
SUPPORT TEACHERS. EXPECT RESULTS.
Candidate positionRobert believes we should support educators, improve professional development, and recruit strong leaders into the classroom — while also expecting real results for students.
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Robert believes we should support educators, improve professional development, and recruit strong leaders into the classroom — while also expecting real results for students.
It’s Time to Get Oklahoma Out of 50th.
Candidate positionOklahoma students deserve better than political noise, ideological distractions, and a system that’s lost focus. Robert Franklin will bring serious leadership, real accountability, and proven solutions to public education.
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Oklahoma students deserve better than political noise, ideological distractions, and a system that’s lost focus. Robert Franklin will bring serious leadership, real accountability, and proven solutions to public education.
LEADERSHIP THAT KNOWS SCHOOLS FROM THE INSIDE
Candidate positionReading. Math. Discipline. Real Learning.Robert Franklin believes Oklahoma schools must get back to the fundamentals that matter most: reading, math, classroom discipline, and strong academic expectations.That means focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and making sure students have the foundation they need before they fall behind. It also means supporting teachers with the tools and training they need to help students succeed.Less politics.More learning.
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Reading. Math. Discipline. Real Learning.Robert Franklin believes Oklahoma schools must get back to the fundamentals that matter most: reading, math, classroom discipline, and strong academic expectations.That means focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and making sure students have the foundation they need before they fall behind. It also means supporting teachers with the tools and training they need to help students succeed.Less politics.More learning.
LEADERSHIP THAT KNOWS SCHOOLS FROM THE INSIDE
Candidate positionChoice matters — but so do results.Robert Franklin supports school choice and believes families should have options.But he also believes Oklahoma must keep its eye on the real goal: helping students learn, grow, and succeed.That means school choice should come with high standards, clear accountability, and a commitment to making sure education dollars are used wisely and effectively.Robert’s approach is simple:Support innovation. Demand results. Stay focused on students.
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Choice matters — but so do results.Robert Franklin supports school choice and believes families should have options.But he also believes Oklahoma must keep its eye on the real goal: helping students learn, grow, and succeed.That means school choice should come with high standards, clear accountability, and a commitment to making sure education dollars are used wisely and effectively.Robert’s approach is simple:Support innovation. Demand results. Stay focused on students.
SCHOOL CHOICE WITH ACCOUNTABILITY
Candidate positionBeliefRobert Franklin supports school choice and believes families should have options.
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Robert Franklin supports school choice and believes families should have options.
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
Candidate positionBeliefHe also believes Oklahoma education should stay focused on preparing students for life — not chasing every political fad or culture war distraction that takes attention away from student achievement.
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He also believes Oklahoma education should stay focused on preparing students for life — not chasing every political fad or culture war distraction that takes attention away from student achievement.
Programs for at-risk students
Candidate positionBeliefParents should be respected, informed, and engaged. Parents deserve a voice in their child’s education. Robert supports parental involvement, transparency, and common sense in the classroom. He believes schools should partner with families every step of the way. He also believes Oklahoma education should stay focused on preparing students for life — not chasing every political fad or culture war distraction that takes attention away from student achievement.
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Parents should be respected, informed, and engaged. Parents deserve a voice in their child’s education. Robert supports parental involvement, transparency, and common sense in the classroom. He believes schools should partner with families every step of the way. He also believes Oklahoma education should stay focused on preparing students for life — not chasing every political fad or culture war distraction that takes attention away from student achievement.
School Choice with Accountability
Candidate positionFactVote summary · BeliefSupports school choice and family options while emphasizing that programs should remain accountable for student learning and outcomes.
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School Choice with Accountability
Reading, Math, Discipline, and Academic Fundamentals
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityPrioritizes early literacy, numeracy, classroom discipline, and strong academic expectations.
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Reading, Math, Discipline, and Academic Fundamentals
Parent Engagement and Transparency
Candidate positionFactVote summary · BeliefSupports parental involvement, school transparency, and a stronger parent voice in children's education.
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Parent Engagement and Transparency
Career and Technical Education Pathways
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupports expanding career and technical education pathways that connect students with workforce training, employers, and industry.
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Career and Technical Education Pathways
Support Teachers as Professionals
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityPrioritizes treating teachers as professionals and providing them with tools and training needed to improve student achievement.
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Support Teachers as Professionals
