A new study shows that half of United States children are miseducated about the realities of racism. In an op-ed for The Daily Beast, Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work explains how depriving students of an accurate education will affect society, and what we can do to fight against ignorance. Excerpt from […]
As children and teens encounter misinformation and rumors about the Israel-Hamas War, it’s important for parents and teachers to know how to discuss complex current events in honest but age-appropriate ways. Prof. Ellen DeVoe, associate dean for Academic Affairs at BU School of Social Work, recently shared her trauma expertise to help adults navigate these […]
The Fall River Program at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) hosts a free workshop on promoting mental wellness with adolescents. A Q&A, refreshments, and an information session for the Fall River MSW program will be held after the presentation. Geared to social work practitioners, the workshop addresses how to connect with youth, and […]
Prof. Yoonsook Ha will speak at a webinar hosted by the Institute For Research on Poverty that explores how high-quality early care and education (ECE) reduces the burden on parents, but is often inaccessible for low-income families. Child care can be expensive and difficult to maintain, and without additional support many low-income families struggle to […]