MISS LIZ SERVES: CHRIS PAPST Failure Factory: Holding Education Accountable

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: CHRIS PAPST June 30th | 7:00 PM EST TitleFailure Factory: Holding Education Accountable for Every Student’s Future TaglineWhen truth enters the classroom, accountability follows. About Our GuestChris Papst is an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist, author, and the lead investigative reporter for Project Baltimore at FOX45 News. Through years of in-depth reporting, Chris has uncovered systemic issues within public education, exposing practices that affect students, families, educators, and taxpayers alike. His investigative work has led to new state laws, criminal convictions, policy changes, and legal precedents throughout Maryland. His reporting has earned recognition from the Maryland General Assembly, the Maryland Office of the Comptroller, the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education, the NAACP, and numerous journalism organizations. Chris is the author of Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future, a powerful examination of educational accountability. The book explores declining academic standards, school safety concerns, data reporting, and the broader impact these issues have on communities. Previously, Chris authored Capital Murder and the novel Devolution, continuing his commitment to telling stories that challenge assumptions and encourage meaningful dialogue. Episode TaglineStrong schools build strong communities—and accountability begins with truth. Miss Liz’s Opening Welcome Welcome everyone to another meaningful edition of Teatime with Miss Liz, where we gather around the table to have conversations that matter. Education shapes every generation, and today’s guest has dedicated his career to asking difficult questions, investigating complex issues, and encouraging accountability where it matters most. Please join me in welcoming award-winning investigative journalist and author Chris Papst. Featured Book Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future. A compelling investigative look at public education, accountability, leadership, and the importance of creating better opportunities for students and communities. Favorite Color Blue(Chris jokes that being colorblind makes choosing a favourite colour a little easier.)One WordMotivated Chris’s T-E-EHolding Schools AccountableEducating CommunitiesBuilding Awareness Through Investigative Journalism Conversation Themes Educational accountability Student success Investigative journalism School leadership Public policy Community impact. One word that defines leadership. Today’s conversation reminds us that asking difficult questions isn’t about assigning blame—it’s about creating better possibilities for every child. Closing: Chris Papst reminds us that meaningful change begins with honest conversations. When truth is pursued with integrity and difficult questions are asked with purpose, communities gain the opportunity to improve, grow, and better serve future generations. May today’s conversation encourage us all to stay informed, remain engaged, and continue advocating for educational environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed.#TeatimeWithMissLiz#ChrisPapst#FailureFactory#EducationMatters#TeachingEducationalAwarenessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teatime-with-miss-liz--5511005/support.