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School Social Work: Perception and Reality

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A career as a school social worker no doubt presents some nice benefits, and it’s a noble pursuit that allows social workers to apply varied skill sets and work with an interdisciplinary team. Our guests are Alyssa Ernst, MSW ’10, LMSW, and Stephanie Stodolka, LMSW, two school social workers who have been around the block.

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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Alexander Rubin , LCSW, is a clinical assistant professor based in field education at the University at Buffalo School of School of Social Work. Michael Lynch , LMSW, is a clinical associate professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. Todd Sage , Ph.D.,

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Generative AI & Social Work: It’s NOT the End of the World as We Know It

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In this episode, Lauri Goldkind, PhD, LMSW, encourages us to take a breath and embrace the opportunities presented by these technologies. Lauri Goldkind, PhD, LMSW, is an associate professor at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service and the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Technology in Human Services.

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School Safety: How Social Workers Can be Helpful and Stay Mentally Strong

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Simply put, school social workers and other school administrators are constantly trying to identify aggression that may lead to violence. News and World Report, an estimated 14 mass shootings have killed a total of 169 victims since the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado. School Social Work Toolbox.

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Reflections on a shattering year for Black people in Buffalo, New York

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Born and raised on Buffalo’s East Side, Brown has worked at the intersection of education and social justice as a general and special education teacher, an advocate for students with disabilities, and a school administrator. Kathryn Franco, LMSW, MPH, is an adjunct professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work.

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“Es Como Que no los Conociera”: Reunification of Unaccompanied Migrant Youth with Their U.S. Families

Social Work Blog

Data were collected from 30 youth, six parents, and four school administrators via focus groups and semi-structured interviews. Study Authors: Liza Barros-Lane, PhD, LMSW , assistant professor of social work, University of Houston-Downtown. Kalina Brabeck, PhD , professor, counseling, Rhode Island College.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

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Mezzo Social Workers have the following jobs: Executive Director of Nonprofit Board Member of Organization Program Director School Social Worker Hospital Administrator Community Center Grant Writer Deputy Director Group Work Facilitator. Macro Social Work. Finally, Macro Social Work is a broad field of social work.