School Social Work

At a time when Americans are debating the future of public education, Johann N. Neem tells the inspiring story of how and why Americans built a robust public school system in the decades between the Revolution and the Civil War. It’s a story in which ordinary people in towns across the country worked together to form districts and build schoolhouses and reformers sought to expand tax support and give every child a liberal education. By the time of the Civil War, most northern states had made common schools free, and many southern states were heading in the same direction.

Chicago has long struggled with racial residential segregation, high rates of poverty, and deepening class stratification. Unequal City examines the ways in which Chicago's most vulnerable residents navigate their neighborhoods, life opportunities, and encounters with the law. In this pioneering analysis of the intersection of race, place, and opportunity, sociologist and criminal justice expert Carla Shedd illuminates how schools either reinforce or ameliorate the social inequalities that shape the worlds of these adolescents.

📚 "Ryder's Rough Start" - A Tale of Resilience and Joy! Join Ryder on a rollercoaster of emotions in "Ryder's Rough Start," a heartwarming story perfect for young readers. Late for school and feeling overwhelmed, Ryder learns valuable lessons from his compassionate teacher, Mrs. Benson, about the amygdala and managing strong emotions. The narrative unfolds through engaging activities that mirror the complexity of feelings, teaching young readers about mindfulness and emotional intelligence. As Ryder and his friends explore calming techniques, the story becomes a transformative journey of...

A Worthy Piece of Work tells the story of Madeline Morgan (later Madeline Stratton Morris), a teacher and an activist in WWII-era Chicago, who fought her own battle on the home front, authoring curricula that bolstered Black claims for recognition and equal citizenship.

Over the last several years, organisations and institutions throughout the West - both public and private - have adopted comprehensive diversity and inclusion policies and new forms of employee and student training on antiracism, unconscious bias, gender diversity, cultural sensitivity and other related topics.

Communicating is tougher than ever. Our relationships are suffering. We are losing our ability to relate and interact with each other. Despite our advances in technology, people feel lonely and disconnected. Brett Keirstead, a 30-year sales professional, wants to do something about it. We Are All Sales, People teaches five key skills that anyone can adapt to dramatically improve the quality of their communication and relationships at home, at school, and at work.