Past Grants

Baltimore City Public Schools – National Academic League (NAL)

For support of the 2009-2010 National Academic League (NAL) in 26 Baltimore City public middle grades schools. The NAL games are designed to function as an athletic event, with team practices after school two to three times a week under the guidance of teacher mentors (coaches). Interscholastic competitions are held every two weeks. Teams that place first and second go on to compete in the national tournament through video conferencing. The goal is to strengthen student knowledge in all disciplines, particularly mathematics.

The Ingenuity Project

For support of the 2010-2011 Ingenuity Project, an advanced math, science, and research curriculum for 510 Baltimore City public middle and high school students. The program provides opportunity for participants in national competition.

Urban Teacher Center, Inc. (UTC)

Two-year funding for support of the Urban Teacher Center, committed to preparing teachers for Baltimore City’s neediest public schools. The UTC recruits outstanding candidates, equips them with state-of-the-art training, and links their certification to the performance of students. The program serves as a model for teacher preparation and state licensure linked to performance. All UTC fellows make a four-year commitment that includes a one-year residency of coursework combined with a teaching assignment to a group of six to eight students under a supervising teacher, followed by a three-year placement as a full-time teacher in a high-needs urban school. UTC fellows complete their Master’s of Education degrees within the second year and receive a full state dual certificate in elementary and special education based on their students’ performances.

Baltimore City Public Schools – Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

For the purchase of equipment required by the Dunbar Robotics Team. The team of 16 to 20 members is committed to spend three to four hours per week in the classroom as well as in after-school clubs, and to participate in local and regional weekend competitions.

Institute of Notre Dame (IND)

Toward support of the implementation of Project Lead the Way, a national curriculum that introduces 18 to 20 students a year to biomedical sciences. IND provides internships with two local hospitals.