This episode is a recording of Caissa K12’s National Parent Poll results webinar, which is a part of our annual research to assess family attitudes across school choice. To view the video recording, visit our youtube channel or use the following link: https://youtu.be/nK1-avCzvSY?si=b5U1R-lGrmmaQdJ8

The school choice debate isn’t about opposing options. It’s about demanding fairness. Real choice requires real facts, accountability, and access for all students. This episode unpacks how misleading language and policies distort public understanding and offers clear, effective talking points to help advocates reframe the conversation and win the narrative for public education.

Countries rarely fall with a crash; they shrink by decisions that feel “reasonable.” We tell a real, policy-based story from Iran through the eyes of “Leila,” a student who watches her access to quality education get taken away. Then we hold up the mirror: when we say “I don’t care if vouchers hurt other kids,” are we starting down the same slippery slope? This episode connects our new national poll on vouchers to real classroom ripple effects and explains why starving “their” schools shrinks your own future.

When a college freshman breached PowerSchool’s network using stolen employee credentials, data from more than 60 million students was suddenly at risk. This isn’t just a tech story, it’s a wake-up call for district leaders and parents. In this episode, we unpack how the breach happened, why FERPA protections aren’t enough, and what every district should be demanding from vendors who hold student data. Because when it comes to privacy, protecting our students means protecting our communities.

Advocating for traditional public schools and their role in society may now get you labeled an “extremist.” In this second part of our conversation on How School Vouchers Destroy The Social Contract, we explore what happens when societies turn their backs on free public education. From declining national wealth and weakened economies to diminished quality of life, history offers clear warnings about the dangers of dismantling a universal education system. Join us as we examine those lessons and discuss why protecting public schools is essential to preserving the fabric of our communities.

What happens to our society when we stop seeing public education as a shared responsibility? In this episode, we unpack what role public schools play in upholding the “social contract” and why it matters to every single one of us.

Hear why the growing “school choice” movement sounds appealing but can actually chip away at the foundation of our communities. Learn the potential long-term impact of a system that pits schools against each other and how that affects not just students, but everyone around them.

In this special “Stump the Chump” episode, Caissa K12 Director of Client Relations Rashai Holmes puts Brian Stephens in the hot seat with real questions from public school leaders across the country.

From tackling enrollment decline and improving student recruitment to staying competitive in a changing education landscape, Brian shares the strategies and advice that help districts succeed.

If you’ve ever wondered how other school districts are adapting and thriving, this episode is packed with insights you can put to work right away.

Federal law may open the door, but state constitutions decide who gets to walk through it. In Part 2, we look at how different states interpret voucher laws, from Florida’s “uniform system” clause to South Carolina’s “direct benefit” ban. Learn how some states are designing modern voucher and ESA programs to survive constitutional scrutiny, and what you can do in your own state to ensure public school districts are able to compete.