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Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

Inside the turmoil at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Oct 15, 2026 · 52 min · 11 segments

Leadership changes and questions about how Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is governed have raised public concerns. We unpack the latest developments and explain what we know — and what we still don’t.

Speakers: Mike CollinsHostLisa KleinGuestJames FarrellSteve Harrison

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