Social work is a field of study and profession aimed at addressing problems in society—from educational inequality to health disparities to child and family welfare. Whether they practice directly ...

Joe Kuilema was teaching a social work class in Liberia in 2009, and he assigned his students to do a community assessment, identifying the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for development in ...

Social workers play an essential role in addressing some of the most pressing challenges in society. From mental health support to disaster relief, the field requires a range of expertise to meet ...

In recent years, behavioral science has been going through a replication crisis. Research results, some widely cited and some even applied to real-world problems, couldn’t be replicated when other ...

Cecilia is a freelance writer, content marketing strategist and author covering education, technology and energy. She is a current contributor to the Forbes Advisor education vertical and holds a ...

ALBANY — Social workers and state lawmakers are again at odds over legislation that would eliminate the controversial social worker licensing test. Currently, prospective social workers are required ...

An advisory committee wants to require school social workers to have master’s degrees if the state provides $10.9 million to raise pay.