Civics Project P4 by Amanda Kelly

2024-03-28 11:42:35 UTC

A major issue that I feel needs to be addressed soon is that of homelessness. Frequently, you see various examples of architectural design meant to prevent those without a home from finding a place to lay down (I.E Benches with bars on them, etc). Thankfully, according to an article from the Worcester Telegram, city leaders are reportedly talking about keeping shelters open. Homelessness is something that can be dealt with easily, it's just that people can't be bothered to do anything. -B.L

In an article found in the Daily Athol News from 2021, the look for social workers for teens and young adults has risen since the pandemic start in 2019.

2024-03-28 12:52:28 UTC

An issue in schools is phones. some kids use their phones during school ruining it for all. in sentinel and enterprise "kids are using their phones in class" hey state that phones should be locked away. the only solution that seems to work for kids. phones are a distraction during school. M.P

2024-03-28 14:14:23 UTC

Farmers

2024-03-28 14:16:33 UTC

The issue I choose to address is the treatment of farmers. In the article from Rodale Institute they talk about how recent developments such as new chemicals are killing their crops and how major industrial farms are hurting small businesses and their pay, affecting their direct income. As well as the simple mistreatment they get because of the lack of care. -R.F

Civics project

2024-03-28 14:18:18 UTC

A big issue to me is how unfun some teachers make school. I feel that the more fun and entertaining the assignment is the more I want to actually pay attention and do that assignment. In a article on the internet it shows 7 tips on how to make the lessons more fun. I believe that if teachers make lessons more bareble then more kids will start getting better graded and the school gpa would rise. Also the 7 tips on the website are exactly what kids are looking for when they think fun assignments -MD

C.M

2024-03-28 14:18:53 UTC

Mental health is a critical issue that affects a significant portion of the population. The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health is an organization dedicated to providing support to individuals struggling with mental health. They have a range of initiatives to help people with mental health disorders. One of the unique ways they help people is through the contests they host. These contests focus on people's emotions and how they cope with their mental health challenges. They organize an art competition where participants submit artwork that depicts their mental health struggles. These artworks help others visualize what they are going through and create a sense of community. Additionally, the organization works towards ensuring that policies, budgets, and legal issues do not pose a risk to people's mental health. They advocate for policies and regulations that promote mental health and well-being. They are dedicated to looking into policies, budgets, and legal issues that could potentially jeopardize the mental health of people. Their mission is to advance mental health and well-being by promoting prevention, early intervention, effective treatment, and research to address social, emotional, and mental health challenges. They aim to eliminate stigma and discrimination related to mental health. They are committed to ensuring full social, economic, and political inclusion in all aspects of community life. Overall, the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health is an excellent resource for people struggling with mental health issues. They provide a range of initiatives and support systems to help people overcome their mental health challenges and lead fulfilling lives.

Roads in Fitchburg

speterson558 — 2024-03-28 14:19:15 UTC

Roads in Fitchburg are a huge issue. An article I found called the Worcester Business Journal, a woman named Lisa Bramante which is the president of City Cab Co. Inc. in Fitchburg, she states that, “We’ve blown tires, bent rims, front-end alignments. It’s a major expense,” she said. “We’re just subjected to it 24 hours a day.” This proves there is a serious problem with Fitchburg roads if a business that supports public transportation is being heavily affected. - S.P

how to notify your town about dangerous potholes A.P

2024-03-28 14:19:24 UTC

One of the major stigmas with New England is the poor quality roads, one way we as the residents can try and help eachother is to contact the pothole hotline, doing this can help your town discover and fix potholes, although a much better solution would be fixing the road entirely, there is issues with staff and funding to fix all these roads.

Signs on Roads

2024-03-28 14:21:12 UTC

In an article I read from the Washington Post, there was the talk of importance about signs being to small, unable to read or too big in the way of being able to safely see. As this is a problem there is talk of needing to change this to make the roads more safer for drivers as long as the pedestrians. -MM

Anti-transgender bills are actively being introduced to the country that aims to stop them from receiving basic healthcare, education, and legal recognition, and even publicly exist.

2024-03-28 14:23:40 UTC

Homework

2024-03-28 14:25:21 UTC

It has been found that the increased amount of homework is causing mental and physical problems for students. As found in the University of San Diego "Higher-achieving students — those who may have more homework — are at particular risk for stress-related health issues including sleep deprivation, weight loss, stomach problems and headaches". And on top of that an increase in homework especially in high school only hurts students. most people in High school have to go to school all day and then to work and many don't have the time do do their homework which leads to late nights, sleeping in class, low motivation, performance drop at work, high levels of stress, depression. And that is only a few examples of how it negatively affects students.-R.J

bad roads

2024-03-28 14:25:34 UTC

The roads in Massachusetts are ranked number 4 out of the country for the worst roads. In the article on the news website wwlp.com/news it says how on average drivers pay $620 per year on car repairs for driving on roads that need to be repaired. It causes an inconvenience for many people, like myself. Certain roads I need to take to get to work are so bad and you can't always avoid the pot holes. It can really take a toll on your car. Now things are so expensive which will not make it easy to pay if something goes wrong. -B.B

Hats

jphelps650 — 2024-03-28 14:29:53 UTC

The article that I read talked about how hats should be allowed in school, and I can agree with this because hats don't change anything and they aren't a distraction. and I think that if we were to wear a hat we have to wear our I.D so then the teachers and staff in the building will know who we are. and I just think that hats should be allowed because maybe some people are either having a bad hair day or it just goes with there outfit.-J.P

2024-03-28 14:33:31 UTC

A major issue for the state of MA is the roads. They are a vital portion of commuting. Poor road conditions results in damage in vehicles and potentially causes backups due to these conditions. And if there is a pot hole, it should be filled properly. I understand stuff happens and the roads aren't always prefect but at least try your maintain them so you can drive freely on them.. B.R.

2024-03-28 14:36:59 UTC

A major issue I want to address is wearing hats in school. I believe we should be able to wear hats in school if we have an ID on. In the article I found on WashingtonPost.com the author shares his thoughts and why hats should be allowed in schools. the author states that "if a child wants to wear an innocuous piece of headwear, why come down so hard don the wearer?" I agree with this because if the hat isn't offensive or isn't inappropriate why should we have to take it off. Students that wear hats feel more comfortable in when wearing a hat and if they are having a bad hair day they can just throw on a hat. -RG

2024-04-08 12:06:57 UTC

Many steps that people take or encourage others to take when it comes to becoming more eco-friendly are actually not effective or not sustainable. When people learn this they tend to get overwhelmed and give up on changing anything altogether. This is called eco-paralysis. It is important to let everyone know that you can find a balance in your life when it comes to being mindful about things such as plastic consumption but without it causing a great amount of inconvenience to you. It is important for there to be communities so people understand that the fate of the environment is not only in their hands and that any small change, if enough people participate, can make a difference. - G.L.

https://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/2024/02/27/how-to-save-the-planet-and-your-sanity-when-no-solution-looks-perfect/

TRASH CANS- Quinn Dunbar

2024-04-08 12:25:05 UTC

The quantity of trash cans has a big influence on litter. The Allegheny Front claims that when there are fewer garbage cans nearby, individuals are more likely to litter. You will require an adequate number of trash cans to cover every location around your business.

More trash cans encourage guests to practice good behavior. Littering is influenced by contextual demands, such as having an abundance of easily accessible containers, even though it primarily depends on the individual. If you want to fight litter in your neighborhood, provide enough choices for guests.

https://www.wabashvalley.com/blog/how-commercial-trash-receptacles-can-help-prevent-littering-in-parks/

Fixing roads

2024-04-08 14:36:07 UTC

The roads in mass are a big problem. In the article I found from the telegram it states, "Alexis Lord lost a tire last week when she hit a pothole on the way to do some Christmas shopping." That is a big problem if you cant go just down the road and lose a tire because a pothole is crazy. The roads need to be fixed. G.A

Netflix Sharing Policy Affecting College Students

2024-04-12 13:32:16 UTC

We all know that college students are figuring out life and how to manage money. It is difficult. Parents are still helping out in ways best needed. Unfortunately, Netflix only cares about money and would rather watch those struggles and be unable to access their parents' accounts. There is an extra fee a month if you are going to share your account. It's ridiculous and needs to be stopped. S.D

Student Stress

2024-04-28 05:38:36 UTC

The mental health of students is something that feels to be largely neglected when it comes to managing workloads and distinguishing the type of work people are most comfortable with. I personally find issues with assignments that force me to form views that I do not believe, or force me to go deep into a subject that I have little knowledge on and present it all as if I am an expert. Additionally, schools try to force similar schedules upon everyone at the same pace with little room to adapt students individually. While they can give extra time, assignments begin to build to the point you don't know what to do anymore, and half of the time is wasted just thinking all about it. I'd wish that some time in the future that schools can provide alternate assignments that are direct rather than throwing layers of 'imagination' on top that only make you wish to forget all the work rather than remember it. - SE

2024-04-29 08:03:35 UTC

Global warming poses a significant threat to the environment, ecosystems, and human societies. The problem with global warming arises from the increase in the Earths average temperature, primarily due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These gases, such as carbon dioxide, and methane trap heat from the sun, leading to the warming of the planet. The consequences of global warming are far-reaching and include rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and even the disruption of ecosystems. -BP

Monty Tech Lottery System

2024-04-30 18:30:23 UTC

Legislators are trying to turn Monty tech into a lottery systems. This is an issue because it then turns it into an unfair situation for those who tried hard to get in, but get denied because their name wasn't pulled. They claim that its valid because it would solve the "low amount of low income students" however, with it being a lottery system, it doesn't ensure that at all. - T.L.