State Superintendent’s Listening Tour Set to Engage North Carolina Communities
State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green is embarking on a statewide tour this March and April, aiming to connect with community stakeholders across North Carolina. Dubbed the “Mo Wants to Know” tour, the initiative will feature listening and learning sessions in all eight regions of the state.
The sessions are designed to gather feedback from a diverse group of participants, including parents, students, educators, school staff, public officials, and other community members. The following events have been scheduled:
- March 17, 6 p.m. – Western Region – Tuscola High School (Haywood County Schools)
- March 18, 6 p.m. – Northwest Region – Hibriten High School (Caldwell County Schools)
- March 24, 6 p.m. – Piedmont Triad Region – Mount Tabor High School (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools)
- March 26, 6 p.m. – Southwest Region – Harold E. Winkler Middle School (Cabarrus County Schools)
- March 27, 6 p.m. – Sandhills Region – Westover High School (Cumberland County Schools)
- March 31, 6 p.m. – Southeast Region – John J. Blair Elementary School (New Hanover County Schools)
- April 7, 6 p.m. – North Central Region – Northern High School (Durham Public Schools)
- April 9, 6 p.m. – Northeast Region – Northeastern High School (Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools)
Besides the public meetings, Green will hold private discussions with leaders from various sectors including education, business, community, nonprofit, and religion to gain additional perspectives.
The input gathered will inform the creation of a strategic plan by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and the State Board of Education. This plan will outline objectives, initiatives, and accountability measures aimed at enhancing the state’s educational standards.
“The strategic plan we create will advance my vision for every child in North Carolina to achieve educational excellence and for our public schools to be the best in the country,” Green stated. “For the plan to be effective, it must be driven by the people we serve – from students and teachers to employers and community leaders. I encourage anyone who cares about the future of public education to join us on the ‘Mo Wants to Know’ tour.”
Attendance is free, but registration for the events is recommended as some locations may have limited capacity. Interested participants can register using the links provided above.
Media representatives interested in covering the events should RSVP to communications@dpi.nc.gov. Opportunities for interviews will be available following each public session.
Read More Here
