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Public Education Unfiltered

Public Education Unfiltered

By: Brian J. Stephens
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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.

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Episodes
  • PART 2: Impact of the Department of Education on Public Schools

    PART 2: Impact of the Department of Education on Public Schools
    May 6 2025

    We are continuing the conversation about the impact and future of the Department of Education. This is the second part to Public Education Unfiltered’s episode on the potential ED shutdown. Discover the misplaced blame that often gets cast on the wrong groups and how critics are focusing on the wrong issues. Hear why we need to be rewarding results we actually want, not just standardized tests and graduation rates.
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    29 mins
  • PART 1: Impact of the Department of Education on Public Schools

    PART 1: Impact of the Department of Education on Public Schools
    Apr 29 2025

    What actually is the department of education? A question many are asking recently, so learn what the department of education does and does not do, along with what the impacts of its “shutdown” will be. In the face of speculation and fear, find out what all of this means for public school districts across the country and what the future may look like after it's gone.

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    34 mins
  • Decide and Defend: The Strategy Behind Making the Call

    Decide and Defend: The Strategy Behind Making the Call
    Apr 1 2025

    Ever feel stuck between options or overwhelmed by competing priorities? You’re not alone. This episode will give you a toolkit for making decisions. Dive into the mindsets that help leaders make tough calls. Unpack what it means to make the right choice, own it with conviction and have the courage to make adjustments when necessary.
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    20 mins

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