TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: CHRIS PAPST June 30th | 7:00 PM EST Title
Failure Factory: Holding Education Accountable for Every Student’s Future Tagline
When truth enters the classroom, accountability follows. About Our Guest
Chris 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 Tagline
Strong 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 Word
Motivated Chris’s T-E-E
Holding Schools Accountable
Educating Communities
Building 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
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