Unfiltered Education
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
Unfiltered Education
Latest Episodes
Why Being Too Polite is Ruining Your Reputation
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 success. But choosing surface level politeness instead...
Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth: Building Community Trust
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 narrative around public education and unpack school choi...
Why Teachers Need to Think Like Entrepreneurs
Teachers are already doing what entrepreneurs do every day: managing people, solving problems, adapting on the fly, and making something work with limited resources. Former teacher and WIT founder Sarah Hernholm joins Brian to explain why educa...
Inside Caissa K12: The Communication Training We Give Our Own Team
This week, we’re taking you behind the scenes at Caissa K12 for a real professional development session with our team. No polished presentation, just an unfiltered conversation about the communication habits that create friction, waste time, an...
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Unfiltered Education feels like being in a room for a conversation between education leaders, not listening to another scripted interview.
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