Join the Brave Schools Movement!

A national listening tour and book launch for schools ready to lead change from within.

Why Brave Schools, Why Now?

Schools are navigating constant disruption—mental health crises, educator burnout, and systemic stress—with short-term fixes that don’t stick.

Brave Schools is a movement led by educators who are ready to build lasting, trauma-informed systems of support from the inside out.

This national listening tour and new book launch invites you to be part of the change—by learning, sharing, and leading with courage.

Brave Schools In Action

Hear from a school district who implemented a trauma-informed and culturally responsive (TICR) approach and began to prioritize well-being at a whole-school level. Click the laptop to press play!

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The Book Behind the Movement

Discover the guidebook at the heart of the Brave Schools movement.

In order for students to thrive, they need to feel safe and connected—especially when facing chronic stress.

This book offers practical strategies to help schools become trauma-informed and culturally responsive, supporting both student and educator well-being.

Dr. Isaiah B. Pickens provides tools for classroom instruction, school safety, professional learning, and more—along with real-world examples, activity guides, and downloadable resources educators can use right away.
  • Educators & School Leaders
  • School Behavioral Health Teams
  • Trainers looking to become Culture Coaches
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This book gives schools a comprehensive system for supporting students suffering from trauma, emphasizing the importance of cultural sensitivity in the healing process. A ‘must read.’
Bill Milliken, Communities In Schools

Meet the Movement

This Is More Than a Program. It’s a Movement.

Educator-Led

Brave Schools is powered by iOpening Enterprises, but led by the educators who live this work every day.

Healing-Centered

We believe in sustainable systems that support both student success and educator well-being.

Community-Driven

Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or advocate, this is your space to lead, share, and grow together.

Built to Last

This isn’t a one-off workshop—it’s a foundation for lasting change in school culture.

No hype. No jargon. Just real strategies for real change.

Join the Conversation

This isn’t a one-time event—it’s a space for ongoing growth.

Our Brave Schools Facebook Group is where educators share stories, swap strategies, and build the future of school culture together.
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Where Are You on the Journey?

We want to meet you where you are.

Tell us about your role in education so we can support your journey with Brave Schools.

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