Black Wildflowers Listening Session- A by Erika McDowell https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d en-us 2022-05-24 20:57:34 UTC 2022-05-31 22:02:58 UTC hello@padlet.com After reviewing the overview of the BWF, what are some of your first emerging thoughts? erikamcdowell https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2199642181 2022-05-25 16:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2199642181 What funding pools should be supported in its infancy (start up, ownership, community engagement, etc) erikamcdowell https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2199643476 2022-05-25 16:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2199643476 What needs do Black TLs have that can be met through this fund? erikamcdowell https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2199644164 2022-05-25 16:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2199644164 Room 1 erikamcdowell https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2199645199 2022-05-25 16:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2199645199 Room 2 erikamcdowell https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2199645343 2022-05-25 16:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2199645343 Room 3 erikamcdowell https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2199645581 2022-05-25 16:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2199645581 There should be some education around how Wildflowers work... how to start a school 101... https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206661816 2022-05-31 21:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206661816 Training ( Montessori), admin realties-how to operate/manage- with longevity in mind , sustaining the organization-these are all worthy of funding https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206664121 2022-05-31 21:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206664121 https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206664347 Much needed for Black teachers. Montessori is difficult to access on many different levels. How would spending/disbursement be prioritized?

]]> 2022-05-31 21:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206664347 Maia's notes maiablankenship https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206665286 Could there be rounds of funds?
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Wondering? how do we prioritize]]> 2022-05-31 21:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206665286 Social Entrepreneurship Mentoring deja10 https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206665758 Getting the support via start up and the Montessori training is helpful, but more training opportunities around entrepreneurship (setting up payroll, managing budget, nonprofit status, etc.) would be really helpful.]]> 2022-05-31 21:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206665758 Groupings https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206666255 In the overview there was mention of groupings/cohorts... I think this needs to be done... perhaps considering setting times that people can begin each part of the journey. This way people are moving together to some extent.]]> 2022-05-31 21:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206666255 I think as I've seen the start up journey via others, I'd say also funding for 1-2 years of start up journey ( living expense) for the teacher-leader-expedition in addition to coaching ( business)/communication as well ---so important to have these things be clear https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206666292 2022-05-31 21:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206666292 Education https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206666982 There needs to be some type of curriculum for starting a Wildflower school. I feel like I am walking down a path that is supposed to be paved but maybe I am just walking with a blindfold on.]]> 2022-05-31 21:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206666982 Specific training https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206667706 If there was partnerships with training facilities or recommendations for training facilities this might help teachers.]]> 2022-05-31 21:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206667706 Pairing https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206668901 A black mentor would be amazing...]]> 2022-05-31 21:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206668901 Directory https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206669718 Building a directory of black leaders who help. This would host black professionals in general. These professionals would be working in different fields who could help each other build. ]]> 2022-05-31 21:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206669718 Liberatory Leadership support https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206669965 2022-05-31 21:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206669965 Through the funding, I believe that TLs should get access to Professional Developments/Financial Literacy (longevity)/ Legal representation/ Ops Guidance, etc. This will ensure that Black TLs are well equipped for their start-up journey. https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206670211 2022-05-31 21:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206670211 Reaching beyond Montessori https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206671960 for training and visioning. Support of Black TL's in finding coaching aligned to the Montessori pedagogy, but may not be Montessori specific. (especially important for teachers in training)]]> 2022-05-31 21:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206671960 Room 2 https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206672804 Would be concerned about the duplication in the Wildflower. A]]> 2022-05-31 21:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206672804 Is the Black Wildflower fund poised to operate like it's own hub? https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206672948 2022-05-31 21:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206672948 What needs do Black TLs have that can be met through this fund?- Funding for capital projections such as… corinamv https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206673908 - Renovations                                                                        
- Construction of a new space from ground up                       
- Buying land/ property
- Sustainable salaries (more abundant than currently across the board)                                                                        
- Cultivation of partnerships that can be leveraged for other entrepreneurial and professional needs       
- Coaching and support for areas Teacher Leaders *choose/may need* to grow in that align with their goals        - In our community, we get folx with a breathe of experience working with children but may need support gaining technical skills (that may sit outside of children and family aspect) that could  be gained in the SSJ process 
- Support Montessori Training 
- Partnerships with Black banks and other Black institutions that are aligned with our liberation  ]]> 2022-05-31 21:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206673908 Funding and structures that enable owning property - could the fund support property? gannettseggai https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206677316 2022-05-31 21:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206677316 Would there eventually be the opportunity for funding 0-3 as the fund progresses? gannettseggai https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206677454 2022-05-31 21:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206677454 Let ppl request funds as they need them and create system for approval gannettseggai https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206678025 If ppl able to articulae goals and intentions w/the money that could just be a good way to distribute it]]> 2022-05-31 21:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206678025 Finding ways to partner with Black institutions and banks gannettseggai https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206678483 2022-05-31 21:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206678483 Think about what black ppl generally need w/r/t accessing money - review studies, typical hurdles - and apply that to the fund (interest, fine print catches, etc) to make sure the money is not feeling restrictive to those accessing it gannettseggai https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206679627 Response: Biggest piece is that this is all grants, no loans...but would we be open to other formats if a funder was interested in building, renovation, etc so could be a restricted grant, but not loans]]> 2022-05-31 21:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206679627 Something to be said for contributing back in some way - not having a loan sounds great but to some extent we should think about giving back to the fund that gave to us. In the form of couple thousand donation or something like that. How may we give back to the fund that gave to us. gannettseggai https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206682327 2022-05-31 21:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206682327 How can we provide seed money upfront gannettseggai https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206682425 2022-05-31 21:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206682425 Visibility - seeing Montessorians - maybe you get funds and host a local gathering of Black Montessori leaders in your region - not necessarily monetarily but still giving back gannettseggai https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206683003 2022-05-31 21:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206683003 If there are dues for this… I would wonder what are the terms of Wildflower dues that extend outside of this fund and ensure they speak to each other in our budgets. Is there a way that a portion of our Wildflower dues if we have any go to this fund/ solely go to this fund? gannettseggai https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206683872 2022-05-31 21:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206683872 Now that Wildflower has footprint as public, private and leads Black-centered work alogn with MSJ close as well - there are ways to really lean into that and somehow. Ways we could support structured workshops, healing spaces. Could we fund/support that through donors that are aligned? gannettseggai https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206686048 2022-05-31 21:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206686048 I like ideas of timelines and accountability for awardees of funds https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206687796 2022-05-31 22:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/erikamcdowell/opxlo20wt4auky8d/wish/2206687796