Public Justice Center, Inc.
$5,000 / 2010 / Education
For the cost of a consultant to monitor City Schools’ compliance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, and to develop an advocacy strategy.
Rose Street Community Center
$5,000 / 2010 / Education
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.
South Baltimore Learning Center
$34,500 / 2010 / Education
For capital improvements to expand the center to accommodate the External Diploma Program, an adult literacy program that awards a high school diploma.
St. Cecilia Roman Catholic School
$5,000 / 2010 / Education
Toward support of the CityWide Special Education Advocacy Project for Baltimore City public school students with disabilities.
Teach For America Baltimore
$150,000 / 2010 / Education
Ongoing support for expenses related to the cost of recruiting, selecting, and training of 160 additional Teach For America (TFA) corps members, as well as developing TFA alumni for leadership positions in Baltimore City public schools for the 2010-2011 school year. TFA will continue to provide ongoing support to the 160 corps members entering their second year of teaching.