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Even the best strategy can fail when it's built on bad information.

Bad data doesn’t always look bad. It can come wrapped in convincing numbers, polished headlines, and surveys designed to get a certain answer. This episode exposes the tricks behind misleading polls, manipulated questions, and questionable numbers, so you can spot bad data before it plays you.

Brian breaks down a new federal school choice program taking effect in 2027 and what it could mean for public schools. He explains how the new tax-credit system works, where the money can go, and the differences in accountability between public schools and private education providers receiving public funds. Brian also looks at the potential cost of marketing the program and makes the case that public schools cannot sit on the sidelines. His message to district leaders: understand the new funding system, find out what resources your students may be eligible for, and be willing to compete for families.

A major change is coming to education in 2027, and public school leaders need to understand what it means.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Amity Schuyler, President & CEO of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, to explore how education foundations can connect public schools with funding, businesses, and community partners to create more opportunities for students. Amity breaks down Florida’s unique education foundation model, including how private dollars unlock state matching funds, and shares why strong relationships with families and communities matter as public schools navigate school choice, declining enrollment, and chronic absenteeism.