Why This Year’s SSWAA Conference Matters More Than Ever This year, as school social workers from across the nation gather in St. Louis, Missouri , we’re not just attending another conference—we’re stepping into a transformative experience centered around our theme: “Gateway to Change.”   It’s no coincidence that we’re hosting this year’s event in St. Louis, home of the iconic Gateway Arch . Historically, the Arch symbolized expansion, possibility, and movement toward a new fr