For renovation of third floor and start-up costs for the addition of a middle school. As one of Baltimore City Public School System's New Schools Initiative, Midtown Academy is managed by a team of parents, teachers, and an administrator. Based on expectations of strong parental involvement, small classes, high attendance rates, and solid academic achievement, the Academy continues to expand.

For support of the Bridges to Learning Program for the 2000-2001 school year. The program consists of individualized assessment of students' cognitive and perceptual learning abilities, and individualized plans for remediation, based on the Structure of Intellect model of intelligence.

Two grants in support of the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Certificate Programmes and Advanced Placement Examination Program for the 2000-2001 school year. As part of a five-year plan, the project will serve as a pilot to increase the number of students participating in nationally recognized coursework; implement community service projects; provide incentives for teachers, students, and schools based on completion of courses; and provide teacher training from the College Board.

To support participation of Baltimore City College students in the Speech and Debate Summer Workshops at Bates College in Maine.

For support of the 2000-2001 National Academic League in Baltimore City middle schools. The league provides extracurricular interscholastic programming in a competition and media atmosphere associated with athletics. The program encourages higher academic achievement.