By Jaimie Seaton Imagine if an entire classroom of students died—every single week. It’s hard to overstate the horror. And, unfortunately, we don’t have to imagine it. An average of 22 adolescents (14 to 18 years old) died from drug overdoses in the U.S. each week in...
By Jaimie Seaton Imagine if an entire classroom of students died—every single week. It’s hard to overstate the horror. And, unfortunately, we don’t have to imagine it. An average of 22 adolescents (14 to 18 years old) died from drug overdoses in the U.S. each week in...
By Paul R. Pace, News staff In honor of its six decades, NASW will host a 60th Anniversary Forum on Oct. 23 in Washington, D.C. Invited social work leaders will not only celebrate the past but also look to the future needs of the profession by participating in several...
By Paul R. Pace, News staff NASW has joined a multidisciplinary group of health care leaders, legal experts and consumer advocates charged with improving access to care for Medicare beneficiaries as a result of the 2013 Jimmo v. Sebelius settlement. The Jimmo...
By Paul R. Pace, News staff The NASW Foundation has chosen the 2015-16 recipients of its scholarship, fellowship and chapter research grant programs, and will award more than $150,000 to the recipients. Social work and NASW chapter candidates were selected for: The...
By Rena Malai, News staff A school social worker is generally employed to help students academically and behaviorally, so they can succeed in the classroom and beyond. But the role goes beyond that, as school social workers can wear many hats, said Sharon Dietsche, a...
By Rena Malai, News staff NASW Social Work Pioneer® Bernie Nash is a nonagenarian who has a long history with the White House Conference on Aging. He was a delegate to the very first conference — held in 1961 — and delivered the opening remarks at the most recent...
By Paul R. Pace, News staff Racism triggers deep emotions in the U.S. It is a word with different meanings for diverse populations. It can bring about shame and avoidance for some and justifiable resentment for others. Can some good happen from the racial tension of...