Stacey Fager's passion for public education

About this episode

Stacey Fager discusses his passion for public education and the challenges it faces, including a proposed cell phone ban and statewide voucher programs.

Iola USD 257 Superintendent Stacey Fager has been in education his whole career. He came to Iola 19 years ago and has led the school district since 2017. Fager believes in public education and its importance to young people, communities and our society. He’s also clear-eyed about the challenges public schools face today. In this episode of “Registered,” we talk with Fager about a bill to ban cell phones in Kansas schools, the dangers he sees in a statewide voucher program, and what the future may bring.

People in this episode

Guest: Stacey Fager

Topics covered

• public education
• cell phone ban
• voucher program
• challenges in education

Keywords

• Iola USD 257
• education challenges
• Kansas schools

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Registered

Places: Iola, Kansas

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