James Taylor

Education Improve transparency so parents understand curriculum and outcomes. Protect meaningful parent input in local school decisions. Support family engagement as a driver of student achievement. Education Work directly with legislators, educators, and families on practical reforms. Advance laws that support learning rather than distract from instruction. Keep local school voices central in statewide decisions. Education Promote strong behavioral standards and consistent enforcement. Support student well-being without lowering academic expectations. Keep school campuses focused on learning and character development. Education Reduce bureaucracy and non-instructional distractions. Prioritize proven classroom practices. Keep policy focused on student learning, not politics. Education Reduce unnecessary burdens that pull teachers away from instruction. Provide practical support, training, and classroom resources. Create a culture of professionalism and shared responsibility. Taxes / Budget Track results, not just budget growth. Focus dollars on classroom impact and academic performance. Expect clear accountability from systems receiving public funds. Education Improve retention through teacher support and clear expectations. Strengthen the teacher pipeline with practical pathways into the classroom. Promote compensation and workplace respect that keep educators in Oklahoma. Education Set clear academic goals and report progress transparently. Prioritize classroom time on foundational skills. Move Oklahoma from the bottom of national rankings toward the top.