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
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?
