August 14, 2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 		Contact:
Lahne Mattas-Curry

Gore at the Head of the Class on Education

Social Workers Support Al Gore on Education Policies

WASHINGTONEducation has become a leading issue in Campaign 2000. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), works to ensure that all students meet their highest potential regardless of economic, racial, cultural or ethnic differences. All children have the right to a high quality education. NASW believes Al Gore will share that goal.

Social workers know students bring more to school than their books and pencils; they bring unresolved personal, emotional and family problems. Sadly, some students also bring knives, guns and other weapons. NASW believes children have the right to learn in a safe, nurturing environment. School social workers, by helping children deal with emotional and behavioral problems, increase chances for academic and social success and decrease the risk of school violence.

Al Gores plan to save our schools and NASWs educational priorities put children and their education first. With family and community involvement, all children and schools will meet success in 2000 and the future.

For information concerning NASWs legislative efforts in education contact Cynthia Woodside at 202-336-8324.

For information about social workers roles in schools contact Millicent Williams at 202-336-8261.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), in Washington, DC, is the largest membership organization of professional social workers with 153,000 members. It promotes, develops and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well being of individuals, families and communities through its work and through its advocacy.


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