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The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.

Have a question or topic you want covered?
Email charlittac.hatch@cms.k12.nc.us or join the conversation online.

Tune in Mondays at 5 PM starting January 5th, 2026 on WSIC 105.9 FM, 100.7 FM, and 1400 AM.
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Have a question or topic you want covered?
Email charlittac.hatch@cms.k12.nc.us or join the conversation online.

Tune in Mondays at 5 PM starting January 5th, 2026 on WSIC 105.9 FM, 100.7 FM, and 1400 AM.
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Anna London | President &amp; CEO of Charlotte Works &amp; CMS Board of Education District 6</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Joined by Lindsay McCleary, Rebecca Serena, and Diannah Hamlin</title>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Lindsay McCleary, PMP, Innovation and Data Officer | City of Charlotte</p><p> - Rebecca Serena, I&amp;T Project Manager | City of Charlotte</p><p> - Diannah Hamlin, Data Scientist | City of Charlotte</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Lindsay McCleary, PMP, Innovation and Data Officer | City of Charlotte</p><p> - Rebecca Serena, I&amp;T Project Manager | City of Charlotte</p><p> - Diannah Hamlin, Data Scientist | City of Charlotte</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>WSIC</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2614</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Lindsay McCleary, PMP, Innovation and Data Officer | City of Charlotte</p><p> - Rebecca Serena, I&amp;T Project Manager | City of Charlotte</p><p> - Diannah Hamlin, Data Scientist | City of Charlotte</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Joined by Elizabeth Kovacs</title>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Joined by Elizabeth Kovacs</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Elizabeth Kovacs, LCSW, Founder | Clearwater Counseling and Consulting, PLLC | clearwatercounselingnc.com</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Elizabeth Kovacs, LCSW, Founder | Clearwater Counseling and Consulting, PLLC | clearwatercounselingnc.com</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>WSIC</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2650</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Elizabeth Kovacs, LCSW, Founder | Clearwater Counseling and Consulting, PLLC | clearwatercounselingnc.com</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Joined by Dr. Monique Perry-Graves</title>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Joined by Dr. Monique Perry-Graves</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, CEO | Road to Hire | roadtohire.org</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, CEO | Road to Hire | roadtohire.org</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, CEO | Road to Hire | roadtohire.org</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Joined by Carol Houle &amp; Grace Houle</title>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Carol Houle &amp; Grace Houle</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Carol Houle &amp; Grace Houle</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>WSIC</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/1ef4cb35/0fe2d547.mp3" length="84167525" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Carol Houle &amp; Grace Houle</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Joined by Dr. Leroy Wray Jr.</title>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Joined by Dr. Leroy Wray Jr.</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Dr. Leroy Wray Jr, President Elect | NC PTAThe Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Dr. Leroy Wray Jr, President Elect | NC PTAThe Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:27:48 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Dr. Leroy Wray Jr, President Elect | NC PTAThe Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Joined by Leslie Wilson, Diane Means, and Rev. Aurrita</title>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Leslie Wilson, Ada Jenkins Center <br> - Diane Means, Ada Jenkins Center<br> - Rev. Aurrita Payne, Ada Jenkins Center</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Leslie Wilson, Ada Jenkins Center <br> - Diane Means, Ada Jenkins Center<br> - Rev. Aurrita Payne, Ada Jenkins Center</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>WSIC</author>
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      <itunes:author>WSIC</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br>  - Leslie Wilson, Ada Jenkins Center <br> - Diane Means, Ada Jenkins Center<br> - Rev. Aurrita Payne, Ada Jenkins Center</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 005 | Joined by Joined by Dr. Aimy Steele</title>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br> - Dr. Aimy Steele | Lifelong Educator, Former Candidate for NC House of Representatives, CEO of The New North Carolina Project and the New North Carolina Project Action First</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br> - Dr. Aimy Steele | Lifelong Educator, Former Candidate for NC House of Representatives, CEO of The New North Carolina Project and the New North Carolina Project Action First</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>WSIC</author>
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      <itunes:author>WSIC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2540</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br> - Dr. Aimy Steele | Lifelong Educator, Former Candidate for NC House of Representatives, CEO of The New North Carolina Project and the New North Carolina Project Action First</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 004 | Joined by Dee Rankin, CMS Board of Education - Vice Chair</title>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br> - <strong>Dee Rankin, CMS Board of Education - Vice Chair</strong></p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br> - <strong>Dee Rankin, CMS Board of Education - Vice Chair</strong></p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>WSIC</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/e3fd98a8/4976db65.mp3" length="83524745" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>WSIC</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2608</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest<br> - <strong>Dee Rankin, CMS Board of Education - Vice Chair</strong></p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest-<br> Kiersten Hash | Mallard Creek &amp; Harvard Graduate, Currently a Student at Harvard Law School</p><p> Kaitlen Hash | Senior, Mallard Creek | SGA President</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest-<br> Kiersten Hash | Mallard Creek &amp; Harvard Graduate, Currently a Student at Harvard Law School</p><p> Kaitlen Hash | Senior, Mallard Creek | SGA President</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Community Classroom | Dr. Charlitta Hatch</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest-<br> Rhonda Cheek - 2009-2022 CMS Board of Education - District 1</p><p>The Community Classroom | Mondays at 5PM | WSICnews.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Public education explained. Community voices amplified.</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest-</p><ul><li>Stephanie Sneed - Chair, CMS Board of Education | District 4</li></ul><p>Have a question or topic you want covered?<br>Email charlittac.hatch@cms.k12.nc.us or join the conversation online.</p><p>Tune in Mondays at 5 PM on WSIC 105.9 FM, 100.7 FM, and 1400 AM.<br>Stream live at WSICnews.com and on WSIC’s social media channels</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Public education explained. Community voices amplified.</p><p>The Community Classroom is a weekly conversation designed to bring families, educators, students, and community members together for clear, accessible insight into what’s happening across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.</p><p>Hosted by Dr. Charlitta Hatch, the show breaks down key takeaways from recent CMS Board of Education meetings, highlights student and school success stories, and creates space for the community to ask questions and share perspectives. Each episode offers practical tools for families, honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping public education, and meaningful dialogue focused on moving forward—together.</p><p>Today's Guest-</p><ul><li>Stephanie Sneed - Chair, CMS Board of Education | District 4</li></ul><p>Have a question or topic you want covered?<br>Email charlittac.hatch@cms.k12.nc.us or join the conversation online.</p><p>Tune in Mondays at 5 PM on WSIC 105.9 FM, 100.7 FM, and 1400 AM.<br>Stream live at WSICnews.com and on WSIC’s social media channels</p>]]>
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