North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice “Mo” Green’s “Mo Wants to Know” tour is coming to Western North Carolina on March 17.
A listening and learning session will be held at Tuscola High School at 6 p.m. on March 17. The school is located at 564 Tuscola School Road in Waynesville.
Parents, students, educators, school and district staff, public officials and other community members are invited to attend. While not required, free registration is strongly encouraged as the venue may reach capacity.
Participants will be asked to share their thoughts on four main questions:
- What should we celebrate and continue in North Carolina public schools?
- What are the challenges in public schools and potential solutions?
- What is your “big idea” for public schools?
- What are the actions you/your organization are committed to doing to enhance public schools?
The superintendent is holding eight public listening and learning sessions in each of the state’s regions. In addition, he is meeting privately with leaders in the education, business, community, nonprofit and religious sectors to learn from their insights.
Drawing on the ideas gathered during these sessions, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and the State Board of Education will draft a comprehensive strategic plan that includes goals, initiatives and accountability measures.
“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,” Green said. “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.”
