Public Education Unfiltered
Public Education Unfiltered
Podcast Description
By Educators. For Educators.Public education is facing new challenges, and it’s time for real talk. Public Education Unfiltered, hosted by public education expert Brian J. Stephens, goes beyond the headlines to tackle the biggest challenges facing public school districts— without the sugar coating.Through raw, unfiltered conversations with superintendents, policymakers, and education reform leaders, this podcast breaks down the real issues affecting schools today, from chronic absenteeism and student recruitment to funding struggles and policy shifts. But this isn’t just talk—it’s about real-world solutions that help educators, administrators, and decision-makers take action.If you care about the future of public education, this is the podcast you need to hear. Have a topic you want to hear about next? Email [email protected] to share your thoughts.
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Focuses on critical challenges in public education such as student recruitment, funding issues, chronic absenteeism, and policy changes with episodes exploring tactics from different school districts, such as James Gregory discussing recruitment strategies and Scott Howat sharing funding initiatives that boosted graduation rates.

By Educators. For Educators.
Public education is facing new challenges, and it is time for honest conversations about what school districts are up against.
Unfiltered Education is hosted by Brian J. Stephens, CEO and founder of Caissa K12, an organization that helps public school districts strengthen enrollment, recruitment, retention and family engagement.
Through candid conversations with superintendents, policymakers and education leaders, the podcast explores the biggest issues affecting public schools today, including chronic absenteeism, declining enrollment, student recruitment, funding challenges and policy changes.
Each episode goes beyond the headlines to share real experiences, practical strategies and solutions public school leaders can use in their own communities.
Have a topic you would like us to cover or a guest you would like to see featured on the show? Email [email protected]
As districts welcome students back for a new school year, one question matters more than ever: How do you protect enrollment in an era of increasing school choice? In this special back-to-school episode, Brian shares practical strategies districts can implement immediately, from recovering no-show students and reducing chronic absenteeism to strengthening enrollment before funding is impacted. Don't miss the three strategies every district should implement this school year to protect enrollment and position students for success.

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