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N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice “Mo” Green wants to know what residents think of North Carolina public education. He plans to stop at a school in Lenoir on his listening tour.

Green, elected to his first term as state schools’ superintendent in November, will host a “Mo Wants to Know” listening session at Hibriten High School on Tuesday, March 18, at 6 p.m., a press release from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction said.

Students, parents, teachers and community members in the region are invited to attend.

According to the release, the superintendent will ask participants to share thoughts on:

• What should we celebrate and continue in North Carolina public schools?
• What are the challenges in North Carolina public schools and potential solutions?
• What is your “big idea” for North Carolina public schools?
• What are the actions you/your organization are committed to doing to enhance North Carolina public schools?

The release said, “Drawing on the ideas gathered during these sessions, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education will draft a comprehensive strategic plan that includes goals, initiatives and accountability measures.”

Green worked for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools before he was superintendent of Guilford County Schools. He then served as executive director for the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, an organization that promotes public education causes, before being elected as state schools’ superintendent.

The superintendent will host listening sessions around the state. The stop in Lenoir will serve as his visit to the northwest region.

Hibriten High School is at 1350 Panther Trail in Lenoir.

The press release said registration is not required but is encouraged. To register for the event, visit .