Baltimore City Public School System/100 Book Challenge
$35,000 / 2001 / Education
To support a coordinator to assist with the implementation of the 100 Book Challenge program in elementary schools. The program is designed to help teachers, families, and administrators create positive environments in which children learn to read independently.
Baltimore Reads, Inc.
$32,000 / 2001 / Education
For an evaluation of Baltimore City’s adult literacy program to determine average cost of the programs and their effectiveness in changing the income levels of participants.
Baltimore City Public School System/Fast ForWord Computer-Based Program
$13,714 / 2001 / Education
To evaluate the “Fast ForWord” computer-based training program, a reading program designed for children with language-based learning impairments. The program incorporates adaptive technology, matching participants’ incoming skill level, while focusing on re-enforcing key predictors to reading success: phonemic awareness, phonological awareness and language skills.
Baltimore Shakespeare Partnership
$5,000 / 2001 / Education
For support of the Shakespeare Summer Camp, a four-week cultural arts program, for students in Baltimore City public schools.
Baltimore City Public School System/National Academic League
$139,900 / 2001 / Education
In support of the 2001-2002 National Academic League in Baltimore City middle schools. The league provides extracurricular interscholastic programming in a competition and media atmosphere associated with athletic events to encourage higher academic achievement.