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Hosted by Brian J. Stephens · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 65 episodes
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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 caroline@caissaps.com to share your thoughts.
Brian J. Stephens hosts Public Education Unfiltered, a education show with 65 episodes published.
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 pra
Brian challenges the common claim that public schools have "had their chance" and failed by putting today's debate into historical context. He explains that for most of human history, education was reserved for a privile
In this special Q&A episode of Public Education Unfiltered , Brian answers listener questions about school choice, enrollment, and the challenges facing public school districts today. Drawing on his work with more than 1
What does it take to earn the largest funding increase in your district's history? Hartford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Andraé Townsel joins me to reveal the leadership principles, difficult decisions, and "cheat c
Are Texas Parents Really Satisfied With Their Schools? In our newly released 2026 Texas Parent Survey, parents share what matters most when choosing a school, why many are considering other options, and how they really f
In this episode, Brian explores what the research actually says about private school outcomes, why family background plays such a significant role in student success, and how our assumptions about school quality may not
After examining Texas school vouchers, Brian turns his attention to Florida, the state at the center of the school choice movement. In this episode, Brian unpacks Florida's expanding voucher programs, examines what famil
Many Americans believe private schools are inherently better than public schools, but is that belief actually supported by evidence? In this episode, Brian explores how perception, status, and cognitive bias often shape
Are Florida Parents Really Satisfied With Their Schools? The answer may surprise you. In our newly released 2026 Florida Parent Survey, parents reveal what matters most when choosing a school, why so many are actively ex
Brian breaks down the psychological biases that lead many Americans to believe private schools are inherently superior to public schools, a belief the speaker characterizes as a myth. The discussion highlights that this
AI can make communication faster, more frequent, and more efficient, but trust is still built between people. Schools that rely too heavily on AI risk sounding robotic, impersonal, and disconnected. The organizations tha
This episode introduces major school reforms and focuses on the origins of No Child Left Behind. It explains how persistent achievement gaps led to a push for accountability, driven by the belief that higher expectations
Are you reacting or thinking? Most people default to fight-or-flight responses that escalate conflict instead of solving it. This episode explores how to break that pattern by shifting from emotional reactions to strateg
This episode explores the school choice movement, with a focus on Texas’s new universal voucher program. It explains key education models, including public schools, charter schools, vouchers, and education savings accoun
In Part 2 of this conversation, Brian dives deeper into one of the most common communication mistakes: telling people what they want to hear instead of what they need to hear. Whether in leadership, schools, or everyday
This episode explores the real psychology behind effective communication, especially in high-emotion situations. When someone is upset, logic alone isn’t enough. Telling people to “calm down” or becoming defensive often
San Jose Unified has voted to close five elementary schools after a 20% drop in enrollment. 5 schools closed. 6,000 students gone. And this is fiscal responsibility? At the same time, San Jose’s mayor, Matt Mahan, is run
In this episode, Brian breaks down a fundamental question: Whose Side Is The School Board Really On? School board members are stewards of public education. They carry a duty of care, a duty of loyalty, and a fiduciary re
Public education is now a competitive landscape, districts are no longer the default. With the rise of school choice, charters, and vouchers, districts are actively competing for students. In response, leading districts
In this episode, we discuss what effective discipline actually looks like, how it connects to student success, and why a lack of clear systems can lead to larger problems across a district. This episode is designed for d
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