University of Maryland Baltimore County
$112,356 / 2006 / Education
For a four-year evaluation of the Core Knowledge Preschool Program in Baltimore City’s Southeast Community Organization (SECO) Head Start Centers. The purpose is to assess the progress of children attending the Core Knowledge program for two consecutive years, as compared to those attending for one year, in academic readiness, social skill competencies, and language development.
Baltimore City College Alumni Association
$5,000 / 2006 / Education
For support of the 2006-2007 Speech and Debate Program at Baltimore City College.
Fund for Educational Excellence
$55,900 / 2006 / Education
For expansion of the Math Works initiative for 3rd- through 6thgrade teachers in Baltimore City public schools. This program is designed as a training model, using electronic textbooks and hosting best practices forums, teacher discussions, and workshops. The goal is to have 90 percent of Math Works schools achieve math scores at the level determined as proficient by the state.
Baltimore City Public School System/ The Midtown Academy
$50,000 / 2006 / Education
Toward the development of an enhanced middle-school curriculum at The Midtown Academy, designed to prepare students for entrance into the area’s competitive high schools. The curriculum will include math, science, computer science, Spanish, leadership, and communication and life skills.
Gilman School
$5,000 / 2006 / Education
For support of the 2006 Baltimore Independent School Learning Camp. The four-week summer camp offers 45 academically promising Baltimore City public school students entering 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades the opportunity to participate in the Gilman School learning environment. It provides individualized classes in language arts, geography, science, mathematics, and a foreign language, as well as cultural and recreational activities.