Past Grants

Fund for Educational Excellence

For general operating support and to implement a strategic mission designed to respond to particular needs of the school system: district fundraising, research, design development, implementation plans; project management for selected innovation; and exploration of policies and best practices.

Public Justice Center, Inc.

For the cost of a consultant to monitor City Schools’ compliance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, and to develop an advocacy strategy.

Gilman School

Toward the support of the 2011 Baltimore Independent School Learning Camp. The four-week summer camp offers 45 academically promising Baltimore City public school students entering third, fourth, and fifth grades the opportunity to participate in Gilman School’s learning enrichment program. It provides individualized and group classes in language arts, geography, science, mathematics, and a foreign language, as well as cultural field trips and recreational activities. The goal is to reduce the loss of academic skills often experienced by at-risk students during summer break.

Rose Street Community Center

In support of the School Everyday Coach program at Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School. The goal is to increase daily attendance and reduce tardiness. Three coaches take responsibility for students’ attendance.

ACLU Foundation of Maryland, Inc.

For continued support of the Baltimore City Education Reform Project, designed to ensure that schools serving disadvantaged students receive equal funding and resources. This strategy includes education, community organizing, advocacy efforts, and lawsuits.