The Hard Truth: What It Takes To Be A Teacher Today
Teaching is a noble profession, yet it often feels like an uphill battle against a relentless tide of challenges. As the educational...
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How Schools Can Equip Parents for Success
In an age where information is at our fingertips, the disconnect between parents and the education system has never been more pronounced....
Why Equity Can't Be Ignored In Schools
The term "equity" often sparks heated debates when it's brought up in the context of education, raising concerns among parents,...
How We're Failing Gen Z
In the ongoing dialogue about Generation Z, a crucial voice often goes unheard – that of educators who work with these young people...
Creating Space for Connection: The Power of Listening in Education
Kids don’t often go out of their way to express deep feelings, so when they do, we must seize the opportunity for connection and...
When Paperwork Interrupts Learning
School finance is notoriously complex. As Justine Fischer expresses above, "Do you know how complicated school finance is to get anything...
Debate & Discourse: A Vital Part Of Education
In today’s educational landscape, the ability to engage in meaningful debate is not just beneficial—it's essential. Dr. Raghu Appasani...
Why Schools Need Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
There is a lot of controversy surrounding social and emotional learning, which is often due to misunderstandings, assumptions, and fear....
Leading By Example: Representing our Communities
Meet Mia, a high school student who is transforming her school's leadership landscape. Discover her inspiring journey from joining the...
Redefining Discipline: Love VS Fear Based Strategies
Andrew Walanski believes that choosing love over fear can change education and society beyond it. Inspired by Gregory Boyle's approach to...
Parent Perspective: Broaching Differences
Julienne Ho, parent, All It Takes board member, and general rockstar, discusses the landscape of observable differences along racial and...
Staying Curious: The Sleepy Student
Compassion is empathy in action! All It Takes are simple acts of understanding and grace. Christina Fitzgerald is the Director of...
Educators of Color & The Unseen Weight They Carry
Cathy Flores, Principal of an alternative high school in California and senior director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging,...
Psychiatry, but Make It Human
Meet Raghu Appasani, a renowned psychiatrist and stellar human who is changing the game in mental health treatment. Bid farewell to cold...
The Obligation of Courage
"There is no neutrality when the civil and human rights of our children are being violated." Meet Dr. Vincent Pompei, an education equity...
Fire of Inspiration: Youth's Role in the Village
Nicky Wilks, Educator, Consultant, and Co-Founder of Journeymen and One Village, has a message for youth on behalf of the older...
Part of the Pack: Contagious Environments
Andrew Walanski, a California middle school principal, uses universal principles of positive connection, influence, and trust to...
Parent Perspective: Advocating for Neurodiverse Learners
Justine Fischer of All It Takes and CalHOPE Schools shares her journey as a parent navigating the complexities of raising a...
When Teachers Love Themselves
All It Takes caught up with Professor Whoa AKA Cortney Linsey at the 2023 California Schools Summit to find out how he and his community...
Building the Village: Parents Supporting Educators
Brandi shares her model approach to supporting her children's education - supporting their teachers! Among the heated tensions between...
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