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.
The Baraka School, Inc.
$472,052 / 2001 / Education
Toward operating expenses for the 2001-2002 school year. The boarding school, located in Kenya, provides a residential academic program for 21 at-risk underachieving Baltimore City middle-school boys.