Tom Hatch on School Equity, and Fixing Cumberland County Education
From The Carolina Cabinet by Hosted by Peter Pappas
May 17, 2026 · 1h 17m
About this episode
Tom Hatch discusses the challenges and realities of education in Cumberland County, focusing on school equity and the impact of local politics.
🎙️ New Episode: Dive Into the Realities of Education in Cumberland County! Join us on the latest episode of the Carolina Cabinet as Tom Hatch, a veteran educator and "fixer" of local schools, breaks down the real issues facing our schools today. From the true meaning behind "a sound basic education" to the politics and personalities influencing our school board, this episode pulls back the curtain on public education like never before. You’ll learn: Why decades-old lawsuits like Leandro still matter for your child’s education The surprising reason middle schools are losing thousands of students What really happens inside school board meetings—and why you should care How technology is changing (and challenging) the classroom The one thing that money CAN’T fix in our education system Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just a concerned citizen, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss! 🔗 Listen now and subscribe!
People in this episode
Host: Peter Pappas
Guest: Tom Hatch
Topics covered
- education
- school equity
- Cumberland County
- school board politics
- technology in education
Keywords
- Cumberland County
- education
- school equity
- Leandro lawsuit
- school board
- technology
- middle schools
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cumberland County Education, Leandro
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