Past Grants

Fund for Educational Excellence

For continued support of Teaching That Works, a math curriculum and instruction initiative for fourth- and fifth-grade teachers in Baltimore City public schools. Teaching That Works aligns the Baltimore City math curriculum with Maryland’s new testing program. With this grant, teachers in the county school systems can receive online guidance and can access lesson plans and materials that have proved successful in raising achievement in city schools.

Archdiocese of Baltimore

For continued support of tuition at area parochial schools for children of buyers of Patterson Park Community Development Corporation homes.

Goucher College

For start-up costs of the Goucher Collective in the Old Goucher Historic District, including rent, utilities and furniture, to implement after-school programs for Baltimore City public school students. Goucher’s goal for the program is to help revitalize the South Charles Village neighborhood by partnering nonprofit service organizations with at-risk youth and Goucher students.

Commonweal Foundation, Inc.

For support of the 2003-2004 Pathways to Success boarding school scholarships for 12 at-risk, financially needy Baltimore City public school students. All Pathways scholars are required to have summer jobs and to participate in school-based employment or community service during the school year.

Core Knowledge Foundation Inc.

For the continued implementation of the Core Knowledge Preschool Curriculum in all Baltimore County Head Start Centers and pre-kindergarten programs in four Baltimore City public schools. The professional development and resources in literacy, math, science, social skills and the arts are intended to improve the quality of instruction and teachers as well as provide for increased student achievement in kindergarten and beyond.