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2023 State of Social Work Report + Infographic

We’re incredibly excited to share our first “State of Social Work” report with the world of Social Workers. The report is derived from 272 responses from the Social Work community collected in December 2022. It’s our sincere hope that the

ASWB Myths and Misconceptions

At Agents of Change, we work with thousands of students studying for the Bachelors, Masters, and Clinical level ASWB exams. When we’re first working with students, we often hear about various ASWB myths and misconceptions. These myths and misconceptions often

2023 ASWB Exam Updates – Bachelors, Masters, and Clinical Exams

Why is ASWB Making Changes? “We always have to balance security concerns with the comfort of the test-takers. These new measures illustrate ASWB’s commitment to evaluating existing procedures and revising them based on both feedback from test-takers and evidence of

[INFOGRAPHIC] Helping Process for ASWB Exam

Do you know the Helping Process for the ASWB exam? This process will be extremely helpful for you to know and understand for the LCSW and LMSW exams, especially for questions that end in FIRST and NEXT. Download the infographic

[INFOGRAPHIC] The 5 W’s for the ASWB Exam

Do you have a strategy for approaching questions on your Bachelors, Masters, or Clinical ASWB exam? We recommend using the 5 W’s, an easy approach that helps you break down questions by understanding the Who, What, Where, When, and Why! Download

Our Response to the ASWB Pass Rate Analysis

Recently, the ASWB released its first-ever pass-rate analysis (see here for full details). Among other findings, the data revealed disturbing and significant disparities between racial groups, especially for Black test takers. For example, only 52% of Black test takers passed

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Empathy in Therapy: Driving Better Clinical Outcomes

There’s a quiet moment that happens in therapy when a client feels truly seen. It’s not always dramatic or obvious, but it shifts something inside them. Shoulders relax, words come more easily, and the space suddenly feels safer. That moment

April 2026 Update: Social Work Licensing Compact

Licensure portability has been one of the most persistent challenges in the social work profession. For years, practitioners have had to navigate a patchwork of state requirements just to continue serving clients across state lines. It can feel frustrating and