Candidate for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2026 Oklahoma Primary Election.
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Get StartedChoice 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. Learn more
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. Learn more
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. Learn more
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. Learn more
Robert believes we should support educators, improve professional development, and recruit strong leaders into the classroom — while also expecting real results for students. He understands that if Oklahoma wants better outcomes, we need better support systems, stronger leadership, and a culture that values excellence. We can be pro-teacher and pro-accountability at the same time. Learn more
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