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Paying Attention

Hosted by Fort Worth Education Partnership · society · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Brent Beasley, CEO of Fort Worth Education Partnership, speaks with guests about topics such as education, current events, Fort Worth, and the paths that led them to where they are now.

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Verified email

Booking probability

28%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Paying Attention

What is Paying Attention about?

Brent Beasley, CEO of Fort Worth Education Partnership, speaks with guests about topics such as education, current events, Fort Worth, and the paths that led them to where they are now.

Who hosts Paying Attention?

Paying Attention is hosted by Fort Worth Education Partnership. The show has published 11 episodes to date.

What has Paying Attention covered recently?

Recent episodes include "2026 Polling Report: Fort Worth Perceptions on the State of Education" (24 June 2026, 31 minutes), "Go Beyond Grades Tarrant County" (30 March 2026, 26 minutes), and "Pete Geren on Public Service, Leadership, and Change" (21 January 2026, 28 minutes).

How often does Paying Attention publish?

Paying Attention publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 11 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Paying Attention?

Booking probability for Paying Attention is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Paying Attention requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Paying Attention's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Paying Attention?

The strongest fits for Paying Attention are Educational Support Services. Paying Attention has a society audience.

About the host

Fort Worth Education Partnership hosts Paying Attention, a society podcast with 11 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Paying Attention

    2026 Polling Report: Fort Worth Perceptions on the State of Education

    Jun 24, 202631 min

    Brent and Leila discuss FWEP's 2026 Polling Report: Fort Worth Perceptions on the State of Education.

  • Episode #1

    Go Beyond Grades Tarrant County

    Mar 30, 202626 minS2

    Brent visits with Loretta from AB Christian and Alyssa the Director of Go Beyond Grades about the efforts in Tarrant county to reduce the parent perception gap. Loretta talks about integrating it into their...

  • Episode #8

    Pete Geren on Public Service, Leadership, and Change

    Jan 21, 202628 minS1

    In this conversation with Brent, Pete reflects on his time as Under Secretary of the Army and Secretary of the Army under two administrations, and as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives—and how those...

  • Episode #7

    A conversation with Pete Geren on literacy, philanthropy, and impact

    Jan 7, 202625 minS1

    In this episode of Paying Attention , Brent Beasley sits down with Pete Geren to discuss Fort Worth’s literacy crisis and what it will take to improve student reading outcomes. Drawing on his work with the Sid...

  • Episode #6

    The Power of Parent Voice: A Conversation with Trenace Dorsey Hollins

    Dec 3, 202530 minS1

    Brent sits down with Trenace Dorsey-Hollins, Executive Director of Parent Shield Fort Worth. Trenace talks about the organization's work supporting families and helping parents navigate the school system. She discusses...

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  • Episode #5

    Politics, Progress, and Purpose with Mayor Mattie Parker

    Nov 12, 202528 minS1

    Mayor Mattie Parker sits down with Brent to discuss the future she envisions for Fort Worth, governing in a divisive environment, and what that may mean for those who choose public service in the future.

  • Episode #4

    Karen Molinar on Closures, Culture, and Connection

    Oct 29, 202534 minS1

    In part two of her conversation with Brent, Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar discusses the district’s upcoming school closures and the extensive process behind those decisions — including a review of...

  • Episode #3

    Mayor Parker on how city and district leadership can align to deliver for kids

    Oct 15, 202532 minS1

    Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker joins Brent on the latest episode of Paying Attention to talk about public education in our city. They have a back-and-forth conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing Fort...

  • Episode #2

    Students First: Karen Molinar on Fort Worth ISD, part 1

    Oct 8, 202528 minS1

    FWISD Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar joins Brent to discuss the past year since her appointment and all the changes she has implemented. She shares her approach to improving academic results and offers her perspective...

  • Episode #1

    The Numbers Tell a Story: Fort Worth Students After Graduation

    Sep 24, 202531 minS1

    Brent sits down with Leila Santillán, Chief Operating Officer at FWEP, to discuss the new report, High School and Beyond, which shows the progression of three 8th-grade cohorts in Fort Worth public schools through high...

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