Stacey Fager's passion for public education

January 27th, 2026

42 mins 16 secs

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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.