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Maurice (Mo) Green
DEMOCRAT
Maurice (Mo) Green is running for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Mo has a bachelor's degree in political science and economics and a law degree from Duke University. He is married and has two adult children.
Professional background
Mo served as the executive director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation from 2016 to 2023. Previously, he has worked for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as general counsel, chief operating officer, and deputy superintendent. Mo has also worked as a lawyer in private practice and in two United States judicial clerkships.
Political background
Maurice (Mo) Green previously served as the Superintendent for Guilford County Schools for over seven years.
School Facilities & Resources
Supports Governor Cooper's proposed school funding plan, specifically funding for pre-k education and rural youth apprenticeships, an 8.5% raise for teachers, and over $1 billion in school construction bonds.
Plans to "invest fully in public education."
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School Curriculum
Said, "[My] vision centers around preparing each student for whatever is next for them once they graduate from high school. My vision also includes character development."
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Student Wellbeing
Hopes to "ensure safe, secure learning environments."
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Teachers
Supports pay raises for teachers.
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Access to Education
Opposes school vouchers and said, "It’s the wrong choice to give out an additional $500 million in state money to taxpayer-funded private school vouchers for the wealthy, especially when our public schools are woefully underfunded and our educators deserve to be paid substantially more."
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