Public Education Unfiltered

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.

Contributors

Host

Brian J. Stephens

Lawyer, Psychologist, and author Brian J. Stephens started Caissa K12 to help Public schools do what they do best - educate.

Brian Stephens is a nationally recognized communications expert with over 25 years of experience working with public school districts, professional associations, non-profits, and government agencies. As a bestselling author, entrepreneur, crisis manager, attorney, and industrial psychologist, he shows audiences how to navigate change, anticipate obstacles, build their district’s reputation, and lead through advocacy.