https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm Create a single note with your topic, then add any resources in the comments en-us 2021-02-11 17:43:02 UTC 2022-03-21 16:52:26 UTC hello@padlet.com scottawalters9 https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194372548 This relates to many of the resources we explored in this  Pear Deck as Covid19, income inequality and people of color representing themselves and solving problems in their own communities was a common theme that has ties to this government initiative. Seeing as it is a government led initiative however, there may be a mistrust of the handling of the funds by local communities. There may also be a lack of self-determination for each individual community as there may be strict terms associate with receiving relief funds. 

https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/economicdev/covid19-assistance/]]> 2021-02-11 20:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194372548 https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194400260 This is seen reported on in many of the resources on the PearDeck. The Baltimore City Mayor, Mayor Brandon M. Scott, lists ending gun violence as one of his top priorities. We could explore how gun violence differs between Baltimore and the surrounding counties. See if Baltimore has more gun violence or if its just reported on more often. Comparing the different ways that gun violence is reported. There are a lot of different ways that this topic could go and it might be too large to cover in just one project, but I believe it is an important issue in our community.

]]> 2021-02-11 20:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194400260 https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194401480 This is directly drawing from some of the experiences and problems that I know some of my students and their families face. I know there is an incredible amount of strain being placed on educators and administrators during this time, but I feel that focus needs to be on building relationships and support between schools and families. Schools are already over taxed but a lot more effort needs to be placed within schools and by those supporting schools on ensuring students and their families have the environment (food, shelter, water, safety, etc) to be able to learn. Otherwise, we continue to do a disservice to them.
-Megan]]> 2021-02-11 20:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194401480 k8shanks https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194418878 I know someone else has put this on here, but I have run into a few moments that have flabberghasted me. Schools are trying to stay in contact with students and provide resources, but when looking at students' priorities, if they don't have a stable shelter, food, warmth (think Maslow's hierarchy), their ability to concentrate and attend class (especially if forced to have their cameras on) will (and has) pushed students out. 
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-county-school-support-network-passes-out-boxes-of-food-to-families-in-need/32347396 ]]> 2021-02-11 20:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194418878 jwhite012 https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194418883 The mayor has implemented a plan for the residents of Baltimore to receive a vaccination for COVID-19. Elderly residents are considered first, first responders/healthcare personnel, and some teachers have even began distributing some vaccinations. There have been talks of mass distributing for everyone to receive a vaccination. Students should be prioritized as the process of safely reopening schools should put everyone at as minimal of a risk as possible. ]]> 2021-02-11 20:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194418883 https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194423943
There is a divide between access to technology (and thus education at the moment) in the city and a larger portion of students with no access to wireline broadband
service at home and computer access compared to other cities.]]> 2021-02-11 20:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194423943 https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194429017 Mayor Brandon Scott's first 100 days in office are being tracked. He is currently in the process of: Deploying $6 million in direct support for families impacted by COVID-19. There is no specific delineation of how much support each family will receive or what the funds will be directly used for (ie, food, housing, mental health, etc.) ]]> 2021-02-11 20:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194429017 https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194446774 Police Brutality has been an issue for too long. There is ted talk about it on one of the websites I was looking at. Black and Brown Students should not have to live in fear because of police brutality. ]]> 2021-02-11 20:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194446774 jdo1237 https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194449012 Since there is a political inevitability of marijuana legalization, a substantial percentage of the tax revenues could be guided back into the community that is most directly impacted by the war on drugs. ]]> 2021-02-11 20:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1194449012 SJCCook https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1196371607 After the 2015 murder of Freddie Gray by the Baltimore City Police, the USA federal government implemented a consent decree on the department. This decree was supposed to change things within the police department, and how the police interact with the general public. This is a topic that is really important to me , my family, and my community. ]]> 2021-02-12 13:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1196371607 https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1216792225 Increased air pollution has shown to increase covid rates, and has affected many communities. There has show that there is a disparity racial communities when it comes to air pollution and other environmental injustices. ]]> 2021-02-18 19:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1216792225 ychung498 https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1216992953 For students at my school, they are online for a minimum of 6 hours a day for 4 out of 5 school days per week. This is not including any asynchronous work that they are assigned. I feel like school administrations are pushing for complete mastery without understanding the context that our students no longer have time to themselves and may be feeling time famine. ]]> 2021-02-18 20:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/SJCCook/kbcqbumui0h9j4dm/wish/1216992953