NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The candidates for North Carolina's Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2024 are Mo Green and Michele Morrow.
Mo Green
Mo Green, the Democratic candidate, is a former Guilford County Schools Superintendent and executive director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. He brings a strong background in public education and has focused his platform on reshaping and championing NC's education system. He emphasizes the need for increased funding, respect for educators, and improved student outcomes.
A key element of his platform is to expand character education and leadership programs statewide, similar to successful initiatives he spearheaded in Guilford County. He believes in balancing academic excellence with character development, referencing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s concept that “intelligence plus character” should define true education. Green also stresses the importance of listening to the needs of students, parents, and educators to shape policies effectively. His vision includes safe, supportive school environments and the robust investment necessary to provide quality education to all North Carolina students, aiming for long-term, transformative improvements across the state’s public schools.
For further details, you can visit his campaign site here.
Michele Morrow
Michele Morrow, the Republican candidate, recently defeated incumbent Catherine Truitt in the primary.
Her platform generally aligns with conservative priorities in education reform, likely focusing on school choice and conservative values in educational policy.
Her vision is shaped by her experience as a mother and homeschool teacher, aiming to minimize political content in schools and ensure students achieve basic competencies in subjects like reading, writing, and math. She supports conservative values around issues such as school safety, privacy in gendered spaces, and protecting women’s sports. Morrow also advocates for small-group instruction and in-school tutoring, believing these methods boost academic outcomes.
For further details, you can visit her campaign site, here.
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