When we ask teachers what they need, answers vary, but the foundations remain the same. Teachers deserve a thriving wage for their invaluable labor. Game-changing teachers like Nicole Elmore also know that behaviors don't vanish with well wishes; they require intentional skill building in managing our emotions.

Last year, Autumn Boylan sat down with All It Takes during the California Association of School Counselors Conference to share her perspective on the challenges facing the education ecosystem. Not only is the perspective of the Deputy Director of the Office of Strategic Partnerships at the California Department of Health Care Services valuable to the conversation, but her perspective as a parent shows that this conversation is more than policy debates; it's deeply personal f

Dr. Loretta Whitson, Executive Director and leader of the California Association of School Counselors, shares a little note she received...

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The conversation around educator well-being was front and center at the 2024 California Association of School Counselors conference....

At the 2024 California Association of School Counselors conference, one of the main topics was how to create real, positive change in...

Dr. Pedro Noguera, currently the Dean of the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education, has dedicated his career to...

Tug-of-War: Cell Phones in Schools In the ever-evolving education landscape, the debate over cell phones in schools has become as complex...

Teaching is a noble profession, yet it often feels like an uphill battle against a relentless tide of challenges. As the educational...

In an age where information is at our fingertips, the disconnect between parents and the education system has never been more pronounced....

The term "equity" often sparks heated debates when it's brought up in the context of education, raising concerns among parents,...

In the ongoing dialogue about Generation Z, a crucial voice often goes unheard – that of educators who work with these young people...

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...

School finance is notoriously complex. As Justine Fischer expresses above, "Do you know how complicated school finance is to get anything...

In today’s educational landscape, the ability to engage in meaningful debate is not just beneficial—it's essential. Dr. Raghu Appasani...

Step into any conversation about education in the US, and you'll feel the tension thick in the air. Parents want what's best for their...

Meet Mia, a high school student who is transforming her school's leadership landscape. Discover her inspiring journey from joining the...