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?

A firsthand story about transparency, accountability, and where education dollars go. 🎙️ Full episode: Inside Florida's School Choice Revolution

As school choice programs continue to expand nationwide, questions around accountability and oversight become increasingly important. In this episode, I examine recent school voucher findings from Florida and what they could mean for the future of public schools. 🎙️ The full episode, Inside Florida's School Choice Revolution, is now

After examining Texas school vouchers, Brian turns his attention to Florida, one of the nation's most closely watched school choice environments. In this new analysis, he breaks down Florida's evolving voucher landscape and explores what families are actually choosing. Listen for a practical look at how Florida's approach to school choice is changing the public education landscape and what it could mean for the future.

Many Americans believe private schools are inherently better than public schools, but is that belief actually supported by evidence? In this episode, Brian explores how perception, status, and cognitive bias often shape opinions about education more than the data itself. The conversation examines why private schools are often viewed as superior, even when outcomes are shaped more by outside factors than the schools themselves.

Are Florida Parents Really Satisfied With Their Schools? The answer may surprise you. In our newly released 2026 Florida Parent Survey, parents reveal what matters most when choosing a school, why so many are actively exploring alternatives, and how they really feel about school choice, vouchers, safety, and accountability. Presented by Caissa K-12 CEO Brian J. Stephens, these findings offer a rare look into the mindset of today's families and how Florida compares to parent sentiment nationwide. The webinar recording, presentation slides, and full survey results are now available. And stay tuned... Texas is next.

AI can make communication faster, more frequent, and more efficient, but trust is still built between people. Schools that rely too heavily on AI risk sounding robotic, impersonal, and disconnected. The organizations that will stand out are the ones using AI to strengthen human connection, not replace it. At the end of the day, AI cannot replace the emotional intelligence, authenticity, and human connection people look for in the leaders and organizations they trust.