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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
What is Your Competition Doing to Recruit Your Students?
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Public education is now a competitive landscape, districts are no longer the default. With the rise of school choice, charters, and vouchers, districts are actively competing for students.
In response, leading districts are sharpening messaging around outcomes, student experience, and programs, while improving parent communication.
At the same time, they’re leaning into data, tracking enrollment trends, identifying why families leave, and targeting at-risk students. The districts winning today are those treating enrollment as a strategic priority, not just an operational task.
