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.
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Unfiltered Education
Does Mayor Matt Mahan Really Care About Public Schools?
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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 running for governor on a platform of fiscal responsibility.
So the real question is this:
Is Mayor Matt Mahan holding the line on funding because it’s the right fiscal decision or is there a political incentive behind it?
