Paying Attention
Brent Beasley, CEO of Fort Worth Education Partnership, speaks with guests about topics such as education, current events, Fort Worth, and the paths that led them to where they are now.
Paying Attention
Latest Episodes
2026 Polling Report: Fort Worth Perceptions on the State of Education
Brent and Leila discuss FWEP's 2026 Polling Report: Fort Worth Perceptions on the State of Education.
Go Beyond Grades Tarrant County
Brent visits with Loretta from AB Christian and Alyssa the Director of Go Beyond Grades about the efforts in Tarrant county to reduce the parent perception gap. Loretta talks about integrating it into their organizations and what the benefits t...
Pete Geren on Public Service, Leadership, and Change
In this conversation with Brent, Pete reflects on his time as Under Secretary of the Army and Secretary of the Army under two administrations, and as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives—and how those experiences have shaped his leader...
A conversation with Pete Geren on literacy, philanthropy, and impact
In this episode of Paying Attention, Brent Beasley sits down with Pete Geren to discuss Fort Worth’s literacy crisis and what it will take to improve student reading outcomes. Drawing on his work with the Sid Richardson Foundation, Pet...
The Power of Parent Voice: A Conversation with Trenace Dorsey Hollins
Brent sits down with Trenace Dorsey-Hollins, Executive Director of Parent Shield Fort Worth. Trenace talks about the organization's work supporting families and helping parents navigate the school system. She discusses the importance of parent ...