Listen to Youth

As plans for the next school year began to unfold, we checked in with our members who work in education and youth to weigh in. We wanted to learn more about their hopes, concerns, and ongoing plans to reimagine their commitment to the city’s youth.

We heard a resounding commitment to listen to youth voices, reimagine education, and prioritize family health and wellness. Read on to hear what these visionary leaders have to say:

Whitney Ward Birenbaum describes school reopening as “an ever-changing, complex decision that ultimately depends on the city at large”. She shares that whether students are at school or at home, CHARM seeks to enrich students’ lives by helping them develop as writers and amplify their voices. Since the start of COVID-19, CHARM has moved all programming online.

One youth editor, Kris, recently shared that CHARM “has truly been the silver lining throughout quarantine,” adding, “I always admire that we hold true to the original mission of CHARM and continue to provide a safe platform for student voices.”

Whitney Ward Birenbaum, Executive Director, CHARM Lit Mag

What is the Playcare Initiative? In collaboration with Recs & Parks, Parks & People, Up2Us Sports and the Volo Kids Foundation, NEWFit is working to ensure that wellness and enrichment opportunities are still being provided for Baltimore City youth, regardless of whether or not schools physically reopen in the fall. They intend on supporting Black and Brown families most impacted by COVID-19 by providing daily, supervised and safe virtual education support and wellness programming during a time it is critically needed.

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