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section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-09 14:22 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 14:22 CST
status: reported
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# Robert Franklin wins election as state schools superintendent

Robert Franklin, a longtime educator from Sand Springs, was elected state superintendent Tuesday and has begun preparing for the state's new literacy law, the Oklahoma Gazette reported.

Section: [Schools](/oklahoma-city/section/life.md) · Entities: [Robert Franklin](/oklahoma-city/wiki/robert-franklin.md), [Mike Mazzei](/oklahoma-city/wiki/mike-mazzei.md)

## Coverage

- [Oklahoma Gazette](https://www.okgazette.com/news/new-oklahoma-schools-chief-prepares/), 2026-11-09 14:22 CST: New Oklahoma schools chief preparing for ‘behemoth’ challenge of education turnaround

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