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School Social Work: Perception and Reality

inSocialWork

Our guests are Alyssa Ernst, MSW ’10, LMSW, and Stephanie Stodolka, LMSW, two school social workers who have been around the block. You’ll hear straight talk about what school social workers actually do and what they have to navigate in this setting.

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£5m boost for school social work projects

Community Care

Projects testing the impact of social work support for schools have received a £5m boost, extending their lifespan until the summer. The schemes, which place social workers in schools and provide school designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) with social work supervision, respectively, were due to end last month.

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Celebrating School Social Work Professionals: Uniquely You!

The New Social Worker

School Social Work Week gives individuals and school communities the opportunity to celebrate the rich history and deep contributions of school social work professionals. The theme for the week is “Time To Shine.”

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The Stories We Tell Ourselves Part 1: School Social Work and Casework

SSW Netrwork

Since the professionalization of school social work in the Progressive Era direct practice has been shaped by what was considered the ‘best’ or most legitimate forms of scientific evidence. In this article, I will examine how Progressive Era notions of science were rooted in the White supremacist eugenics movement.

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School Social Work and Leadership: Putting Racial Equity into Practice

The New Social Worker

As a schooo social worker, have you ever perceived yourself as a leader in promoting racial equity? Consider current interventions your school system may be using. In what ways can you build upon those efforts?

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“Overworked and Stretched Thin”: Burnout and Systemic Failure in School Social Work

Social Work Blog

The effects of burnout on client service provision, organizational health, and individual well-being are increasingly a focus of social work research, particularly against the societal backdrop of the post-COVID-19 era.

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“Overworked and Stretched Thin”: Burnout and Systemic Failure in School Social Work

Social Work Blog

The effects of burnout on client service provision, organizational health, and individual well-being are increasingly a focus of social work research, particularly against the societal backdrop of the post-COVID-19 era.