On this episode of A Numbers Game, Ryan sits down with Marc Porter Magee, founder of 50CAN, to break down the biggest trends reshaping American education. From declining birth rates and shrinking school enrollment to the rising costs of public education, Marc explains how demographic shifts are creating major challenges for school systems nationwide.

The conversation dives into school choice, charter schools, public vs. private education, and why some states like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee are seeing stronger student outcomes while places like New York City continue to struggle despite record-high per-pupil spending. Ryan and Marc also tackle the growing debate over classroom technology, screen time, and whether AI and Chromebooks are helping—or hurting—student learning.

If you care about education reform, school choice, student achievement, and the future of America’s classrooms, this is a must-listen episode.