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.
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Public Education Unfiltered
How School Vouchers Destroy the Social Contract
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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.
