Core Knowledge Foundation Inc.
$99,770 / 2003 / Education
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.
Calvert School
$20,000 / 2002 / Education
Two grants toward administrative assistance in implementing the Calvert curriculum at Dr. Carter G. Woodson Elementary School.
University of Maryland Baltimore County
$1,000,000 / 2002 / Education
A five-year grant toward establishment of the Walter and Janet Sondheim Public Affairs Scholarship Program.
CollegeBound Foundation, Inc.
$25,400 / 2002 / Education
For the acquisition of computer equipment to improve the transmission of data between the CollegeBound database and computers at 15 Baltimore City high schools where full-time CollegeBound advisors encourage and assist students in the college application process.
Commonweal Foundation, Inc.
$78,450 / 2002 / Education
Two grants for matching funds in support of 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 Pathways to Success boarding school scholarships for eight 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.