GREENSBORO, N.C. — The candidates for state superintendent faced questions in Greensboro Wednesday.
Election Day is less than 4 weeks away, so Mo Green and Michele Morrow are running out of time to make an impact with voters.
Alpha Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi and the North Carolina A&T State University NAACP hosted an Election Town Hall giving both candidates a chance to appeal to voters.
Candidate for governor, Mark Robinson, and Senator Gladys Robinson representing Josh Stein's campaign were also in attendance.
But the main focus was on the State Superintendent of Public Instruction candidates.
Democratic candidate Mo Green and GOP candidate Michele Morrow were asked a variety of questions.
Morrow talked about pushing back against the state Department of Education to ensure students can afford higher education
Green talked about using the same model he did during his time as superintendent to address education gaps.
It included using data and bringing in all new staff --he says student performance went from 25 to 75%.
Both candidates talked about how their educational plans differ.
"My opponent says it's okay for us to use taxpayer dollars to go to fund private schools I am opposed to tax tax-payer dollars should be used for public schools," Green said. "What would we do with those dollars? Certainly, we’ve got to increase compensation."
“I want to ensure our k-12 system is the best choice for every family in North Carolina. My opponent comes from the system," Morrow said. "You have to ask yourself who really has been served when we have some of the highest leaving rates for staff and students ever reported in NC."
Morrow was also asked about attending the capitol riot. She said she was there but was unaware it was going to be dangerous.
She also stood by her stance on banning certain books in schools saying she wants to protect every child's innocence.
Both Green and Morrow were asked if racism should be taught in schools.
Green said issues around race and racism need to be taught.
Morrow said students need to know about all world history and that the focus should be on uniting rather than dividing children.