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State Superintendent Mo Green plans to form a task force to study revising how school performance is calculated, part of a strategic plan approved by the State Board of Education.
Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter
North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green and other education leaders talk about the state's accountability data released on Wednesday.
An education upgrade. State leaders shared a plan to level up schools across the state and the roadblocks that could get in the way.
The plan will require some money, policy or law changes, and partnerships with schools, families and outside groups. It will also require realigning some priorities and setting aside some efforts not working as well, Green said.
Leaders say the plan is focused on what the superintendent has the power to do. The State Board of Education will vote Thursday on whether to approve the plan.
School safety and the impacts of federal funding cuts are big topics for hundreds of school leaders who are meeting in Raleigh today.
Hundreds of public school leaders on Thursday will meet in Raleigh to discuss school safety, possible federal funding cuts and education initiatives.
Mo Green, who assumed office Jan. 1 after being elected in November, will host the sessions in eight different regions from March 17 to April 9.
Republican state auditor-elect Dave Boliek will be the first in his position to oversee elections in North Carolina, thanks to a recent change by Republican state lawmakers. He told WRAL's "On The Record" he will administer that duty in a nonpartisan way.
Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief
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North Carolina voters split their tickets again, as they have in years past. But these trends stood out to political analysts.
Will Doran and Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporters
Democrat Mo Green, a longtime school system administrator, beat Republican Michele Morrow, a homeschooler and former nurse. He spoke with reporters Wednesday about the race and the coming months.
Emily Walkenhorst and Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporters
Democrat Mo Green appears to have topped Republican Michele Morrow in the race to be North Carolina's next public school leader, and Morrow has conceded the race to Green.
Mo Green is slated to be North Carolina's next superintendent of public instruction. The Associated Press has called the race for Green.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 -- If there's any mandate coming out of Tuesday's voting in North Carolina, it belongs to governor-elect Josh Stein who swept into office with the widest victory margin for a governor - 15 points - since 1976.
New this Wednesday morning, Mo Green will be North Carolina's next public school leader.
Democrat Mo Green or Republican Michele Morrow will be in charge of more than $13 billion in state and federal funds for 1.5 million students.
The race to oversee North Carolina's public schools remains extremely tight. According to the latest WRAL News poll, 42% percent of likely voters said they supported Republican Michele Morrow while 41% said they planned to vote for Democrat Mo Green.
The race to replace incumbent superintendent Catherine Truitt attracted outside attention due to the presence of Republican Michele Morrow.
Emily Walkenhorst, Destinee Patterson and Sarah Krueger, WRAL News
State Sen. Rachel Hunt will become the first Democrat to win the lieutenant governor's seat since 2008.
Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 -- We have significant work and opportunities ahead to ensure North Carolina public schools make it possible for every child to succeed in life. This election, vote for what is best for our children, our communities, and our state's future.
Democrat Mo Green or Republican Michele Morrow will oversee the implementation of state education laws, overcoming lingering Covid-19 learning loss and more than $13 billion in state and federal funds for 1.5 million students.
Republican Michele Morrow and Democrat Mo Green were locked in a statistical tie in a new WRAL News Poll. The poll indicates a slight edge for Morrow.
