Michele Morrow releases statement after NC Superintendent race [Video]

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Democrat Mo Green was announced the projected winner of the North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction race against Republican Michele Morrow Tuesday night.

Morrow released a statement on social media Wednesday morning.

Nearly half of North Carolina voters have made their voices heard, and they called loudly for change in our public schools. I intend to honor the millions of concerned North Carolinians who supported my race by continuing to fight for our children. The election for superintendent may be over, but the need for safe schools and education excellence remains. Our new superintendent made it very clear throughout his campaign that he has no intention of changing anything. His mantra was “celebrate” the current system as it is. I will celebrate when our children are safe and common sense discipline and hope are restored for all our students. Until that happens, I will stand with the parents, teachers and nearly three million voters who …