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The School of Social Work Welcomes Katie Edwards

Michigan Social Work

What excites me most is that the School really walks in their DEI values. Edwards joins the School from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she has served as Professor of Educational Psychology. I, along with my team of over 50 amazing staff and co-leaders, couldnt be more excited, proud, and joyful to be here.

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The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill explained

Community Care

By Tim Spencer-Lane The Childrens Wellbeing and Schools Bill was introduced in Parliament on 17 December 2024. The local authority must appoint at least one person to discharge the duty (in practice this is usually the virtual school head). Part 1 of the bill contains reforms to childrens social care. What happens next?

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Violence in Schools: Social Workers Need to be Part of the Change

Social Work Blog

She says the drills occur monthly, more frequently at the beginning of the school year, and are fortified by an assembly in the fall about active shooters. The assembly is led by the school resource officer and follows the ALICE Training curriculum. When asked if she feels safe at school, she answers neither yes nor no.

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The School of Social Work Welcomes Connie Sung

Michigan Social Work

I am absolutely thrilled to join the University of Michigan School of Social Work and become part of its diverse, vibrant, and dynamic community that champions community-based participatory research and teaching values that deeply resonate with me, said Sung.

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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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Ask Nicole: Aligning Program Goals With The School Year

Nicole Clark Consulting

Whether youre running a K-12 after-school tutoring program or a college-level leadership initiative, aligning your goals with the academic calendar can be game changing. The school year is full of built-in milestoneslike holiday breaks, midterms, and the start of new semestersthat naturally shape your [.]

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Collaborations that Work: Engaging Schools, Families and Communities

Nicole Clark Consulting

When everyone --schools, families, and community organizations -- pitches in, your program increases its chances of achieving its outcomes. The post Collaborations that Work: Engaging Schools, Families and Communities appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.