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I have been reading up on the Superintendent of Public Instruction race that's Morrow vs. Green. Republican Michelle Morrow’s experience includes nursing, micro-schooling and homeschooling. It is interesting to have a candidate who doesn’t have a connection with the public schools within the state, who wants to hold such an important office.

Her platforms are without an understanding of the broader needs for students nor teachers. Additionally, she has called for the execution of key Democrats! Is this a model for safety for our youth? Is this what we want to teach our youth about democracy? About varying views?

On the other hand, Democrat, Mo Green, was a superintendent of Guilford County Schools for seven-plus years, executive director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (which offers educational grants), and school board attorney (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools). Green’s pillars for our educational system include revering public school educators, celebrating good public education, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment, enhancing parent and community support, preparing each student for their next phase in life and investing fully in public education.

Green is endorsed by the NC Association of Educators, “NCAE and its members know Mo Green's willingness to listen to constituents, his creative problem solving, and his educator-and-student-centered approach to leadership.”

The Superintendent of Public Instruction is a four-year executive position in the state, whose role it is to administrate the State Board of Education. They are in charge of implementing the state’s public-school laws for pre-K through grade 12. There are 115 school districts in North Carolina.

Let’s vote for someone with a record that shows they know the intricacies of working with public educators and the community. Vote Mo Green.

Lori Greenberg

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