West Wake News

State Superintendent Maurice "Mo" Green is set to engage with communities across North Carolina through a series of public listening and learning sessions. These events, part of the "Mo Wants to Know" tour, will occur throughout March and April in all eight regions of the state.

The superintendent invites parents, students, educators, school staff, public officials, and other community members to participate in these discussions. The scheduled events are as follows:

- March 17 at Tuscola High School (Haywood County Schools)

- March 18 at Hibriten High School (Caldwell County Schools)

- March 24 at Mount Tabor High School (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools)

- March 26 at Harold E. Winkler Middle School (Cabarrus County Schools)

- March 27 at Westover High School (Cumberland County Schools)

- March 31 at John J. Blair Elementary School (New Hanover County Schools)

- April 7 at Northern High School (Durham Public Schools)

- April 9 at Northeastern High School (Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools)

Beyond the public sessions, Green will hold private meetings with leaders from various sectors including education, business, community organizations, nonprofits, and religious groups to gather diverse perspectives.

The insights collected during these interactions will inform a comprehensive strategic plan by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education. This plan aims to outline goals, initiatives, and accountability measures for advancing educational excellence in North Carolina's public schools.

"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,” stated Green. “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.”

Interested individuals can register for free attendance via provided URLs; however, registration is advised due to potential venue capacity limits.

Media personnel intending to cover these events should RSVP via communications@dpi.nc.gov. There will be brief opportunities for interviews following each session.