Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)’s Post

As young leaders we should always be open to fostering new ideas and partnerships to reform our youth setups and systems.

Educators are responsible for ensuring that every student has access to equal opportunities and resources to thrive academically and personally. Explore the definition and importance of social justice, its current state in education, and strategies to advance it in our resource library ➡️ bit.ly/4fB2e3V 📃 Resource from GGI Insights #P4HE #Partners4HE #TulaneSPHTM #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #SocialJustice #GGIInsights #Education #SocialDeterminants #StructuralDeterminants

A comprehensive strategy is required to close the learning gap and ensure equal opportunities for all students. This strategy should integrate policy reforms, active community engagement, and innovative teaching practices: https://bit.ly/456Qnpz #EducationForAll #EqualOpportunities #PolicyReform #CommunityEngagement #InnovativeTeaching #BridgingTheGap #AcademikAmerica

📚🏫 Are you a school social worker practicing in a traditional public school or charter school in the U.S.? Your voice matters! Participate in our National School Social Work Practice Research Study. 🌟 🔍 We're investigating social work practices across charter schools and traditional public schools and your insights are crucial! 📢 How to get involved: 1️⃣ Click the link in our bio to learn more. 2️⃣ Complete our survey 3️⃣ Share this post with fellow educators and professionals who can contribute to our research.                    Let's make a lasting impact on school social work! 📈📚 #SchoolSocialWork #EducationResearch #SocialWorkResearch #ResearchStudy #JoinUs 📩 For more information, contact Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz at MBadilloDiaz@LSU.EDU  

This is an incredibly important read for anyone working with or on behalf of young people. These issues are systemic and not the sole responsibility of schools. Only by working together with Central Government, inspectorates, MATs, LA’s, health, Police and voluntary sector colleagues can any sustainable progress be made. This is a UK wide issue and most certainly an issue across the NW, as I am in touch regularly with colleagues seeking to find solutions and ways forward to best (or better) meet needs. Whilst it was nice for Rochdale to be included as a case study, we are under no illusion about the journey. We have much more to achieve together, having challenges in Rochdale, like many other areas. I have been very grateful for the commitment and effort from MAT CEO’s, Headteachers, LA colleagues to get around the table this last two weeks and have open, honest dialogue about what we can do together to tackle this. Leaving blame at the door and attempting to tackle this issue systemically and without ego is how we have tried to frame this, focusing on needs and outcomes. We have more to change and adapt to get to where we need to be and yet remain confident that we will only make genuine progress via collaboration. However, consideration of the wider and nationally focused system issues need further development and thoughtfulness if longer-term the landscape is to improve. #raisingrochdale #relationships #righttosucceed #collaborativeadvantage #inclusion #hope

🌟 Learn more about the benefits of HSIs! Did you know there are 10 TIMES as many Latinx high school graduates not attending college compared to all other racially minoritized groups in California? In their latest article, Dr. Gina Ann Garcia and Dr. Nicholas Vargas explore how Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) can play a crucial role in closing these racial gaps. Discover policy recommendations, effective outreach strategies, and the importance of community engagement to ensure Latino students thrive in higher education. 🔗 Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3KuDhsN #HigherEd #LatinxStudents #EquityInEducation

It was great to be at the Local Government Association in London today with National Youth Agency discussing our contributions to the Peer Review Pilots for Youth Work. It was good be having strategic dialogue about Youth Work and the importance of it. As I said today, you are not a youth worker if you call yourself one. It is a profession, with a professional qualification. We thought it was important for Rochdale Borough Council to be there today as youth work has been championed and prioritised in the Borough. Rochdale Youth Service have benefited from strong political and strategic support. We were pleased to be invited to share our experiences and reflections with national colleagues and also take learning away from the sector too. Conversations like today are important and even if an area is starting again, there is support, a framework and professional expertise to help build. It can’t run without resources and clearly further consideration is needed nationally. It’s not easy. Whilst crucially important, it’s not just resources, it’s more understanding of the impact youth work can have, more Higher Education routes and greater recognition of the profession at all levels. All possible. It was energising to hear from Department for Culture, Media and Sport colleagues about their understanding and championing of youth work. The next chapters may just be a little more hopeful. Sharon Hubber Rachel Massey Diane Higgins Samantha Sirisambhand Abu Siddique MBA FCMI CMgr Charlotte Mitchell Amanda Highland-Partington #youthwork #earlyhelp #raisingrochdale #publichealth #wellbeingsystems #voiceandinfluence #CYPP #relationships

Today, February 19th, 2024, we officially announce the launch of THEESEEDS INSTITUTION, an Accredited Educational Center of Women of Valor, Inc. THEESEEDS is an accredited institution in the state of Maryland created to eliminate behavioral and occupational barriers. We offer thirty-seven (37) Continuing Education Programs to promote Industry-Specific Services. Our programs cover Information Technology, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Construction. Additionally, we provide a Culturally Responsive Service Approach tailored to Mental Rehabilitation and Health Promotion geared towards Recovery. Our decisions are Evidence-Based, supported by a peer-reviewed approach, with a strong emphasis on Education as the most powerful tool for driving economic growth and preparing for future realities. Today marks the beginning of a greater journey in leadership as THEESEEDS officially joins the education league, empowering connections between individuals, industry, and academia. For more information, please see the attached Press Release. #transformthemind To learn more about eliminating barriers and fostering education: b.link/initialform #eliminatingbarriers #transforminglives #womenofvalor #theeseedsinstitute #academia #behavioral #occupation #building #mindset #humanservices #community #recovery #baltimore #maryland #economicempowerment

Today, February 19th, 2024, we officially announce the launch of THEESEEDS INSTITUTION, an Accredited Educational Center of Women of Valor, Inc. THEESEEDS is an accredited institution in the state of Maryland created to eliminate behavioral and occupational barriers. We offer thirty-seven (37) Continuing Education Programs to promote Industry-Specific Services. Our programs cover Information Technology, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Construction. Additionally, we provide a Culturally Responsive Service Approach tailored to Mental Rehabilitation and Health Promotion geared towards Recovery. Our decisions are Evidence-Based, supported by a peer-reviewed approach, with a strong emphasis on Education as the most powerful tool for driving economic growth and preparing for future realities. Today marks the beginning of a greater journey in leadership as THEESEEDS officially joins the education league, empowering connections between individuals, industry, and academia. For more information, please see the attached Press Release. #transformthemind To learn more about eliminating barriers and fostering education: b.link/initialform #eliminatingbarriers #transforminglives #womenofvalor #theeseedsinstitute #academia #behavioral #occupation #building #mindset #humanservices #community #recovery #baltimore #maryland #economicempowerment

Peer leaders need to have right information and skills to effectively deliver Youth friendly services at facility and community level