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.Green says champions of education helped him get elected. But he says it’s going to take everyone, including teachers, parents and students to help him do the work.”The things we’re going to be focused on are the things I outlined in our strategic directions, plan and vision. Those things include focusing on certainly academic achievement but also character development of our students as well,” he said.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 …