Republican state schools superintendent candidate Michelle Morrow wants all school options (charter, private, homeschool, public) from kindergarten through 12th grade to be the best for North Carolina's children. says.
“My view is this: In a free market system, what produces the best product at the best price? Healthy competition. Right?” she asked. “That’s why I say all these forms of education need to be the best possible.
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