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Long hours. Mountains of paperwork. One urgent need after another. School social workers seem to carry the weight of the world with endless compassion and grace. In the midst of a youth mental health crisis, their work has only grown more challenging. Day after day, they absorb students’ pain, fear, and trauma—emotional, heavy work that would drain most adults. But school social workers are built differently. They continue to show up as a steadfast presence for struggling students. The bridge between school and home. The safe adult when everything feels uncertain. During #SchoolSocialWorkWeek and beyond, we honor these unsung heroes. We are grateful for your partnership, and even more grateful that students have you in their corner. Join us in applauding these incredible professionals. 👏👏👏 Tag a deserving school social worker below! 👇 #UniteToIgnite2026 #SSWMatters #EveryPresenceMatters