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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 Elizabeth@caissaps.com<
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Signup to Generate a PitchBy 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.
Unfiltered Education is hosted by Brian J. Stephens. The show has published 72 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "When Did it Become Taboo to Support Public Schools?" (29 October 2026, 41 minutes), "Danny Bauer: Why Great School Leaders Walk Away" (21 October 2026, 46 minutes), and "Why Being Too Polite is Ruining Your Reputation" (1 October 2026, 30 minutes).
Unfiltered Education publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 72 episodes.
Booking probability for Unfiltered Education is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Unfiltered Education requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Unfiltered Education's contact route on record: verified email.
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Brian J. Stephens hosts Unfiltered Education, an education podcast with 72 episodes published.
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Did you like this episode? Why has supporting free public education, once considered the bed-rock of American democracy, suddenly become taboo? Brian isn't afraid to ask the uncomfortable questions that cut through...
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Did you like this episode? Why are schools struggling to keep great educators and attract the next generation of talent? Brian sits down with Danny Bauer , author, school leadership coach, and host of the Better...
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Did you like this episode? Smart professionals often fall into the trap of telling people what they want to hear to avoid immediate conflict. It's a natural response that prioritizes short term comfort over long term...
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Did you like this episode? Public schools are competing for families, but the bigger battle may be trust. Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth, Superintendent of Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD, joins Brian to challenge the national...
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Bad data doesn’t always look bad. It can come wrapped in convincing numbers, polished headlines, and surveys designed to get a certain answer. This episode exposes the tricks behind misleading polls, manipulated...
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Brian Stephens breaks down a new federal school choice program taking effect in 2027 and what it could mean for public schools. He explains how the new tax-credit system works, where the money can go, and the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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<p>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...
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<p><b>Are Florida Parents Really Satisfied With Their Schools? </b></p><p>The answer may surprise you. In our newly released 2026 Florida Parent Survey, parents reveal what matters most when choosing a school, why so...
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<p>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...
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<p>AI can make communication faster, more frequent, and more efficient, but trust is still built between people.<br/><br/>Schools that rely too heavily on AI risk sounding robotic, impersonal, and disconnected. The...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD
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