Mo Green wins North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction race [Video]

Democrat Mo Green has won the race for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction, defeating Republican opponent Michele Morrow, according to the Associated Press.Green’s victory comes after months of a contentious race against Morrow, a Cary homeschool teacher and former nurse whose previous inflammatory social media posts drew national attention.What is the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction?The state superintendent of public instruction oversees the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, which includes more than 2,500 public schools, approximately $11 billion in funding and hundreds of state employees. The role includes implementing rules and regulations as the chief administrative officer of the State Board of Education.Who is Mo Green?57-year-old Maurice “Mo” Green lives in Greensboro. Green retired in 2023 after a career in public education and foundation leadership. He worked as superintendent of Guilford County Schools for seven-and-a-half years. Before that, he worked in various roles, including deputy superintendent, in …