Past Grants

Advocates for Children and Youth

Two-year funding for continued support of Students First, an advocacy project dedicated to improving the quality of education for children in Baltimore City public schools. In support of educational reform, Students First provides assessment of educational practices, policies, and programs, and makes recommendations for research-based programs and strategies.

Baltimore City Public School System/Midtown Academy

For renovation of third floor and start-up costs for the addition of a middle school. As one of Baltimore City Public School System’s New Schools Initiative, Midtown Academy is managed by a team of parents, teachers, and an administrator. Based on expectations of strong parental involvement, small classes, high attendance rates, and solid academic achievement, the Academy continues to expand.

Johns Hopkins University/Tutorial Project

For the purchase of laptop computers for the Johns Hopkins Tutorial Project’s Special Needs Program. The program serves at-risk fifth-grade students in their after-school program.

Archdiocese of Baltimore

To provide scholarships enabling Choice and other Baltimore City public school at-risk students to attend parochial schools in Baltimore City during the 2000-2001 school year. By participating in this model delinquency and dropout prevention program, these students are expected to benefit from smaller classes, one-on-one instruction, and a structured educational setting.

Baltimore City Public School System/Roland Park Elementary/Middle School

To provide teachers’ stipends for participation in Moving America Maryland, a cross-curriculum dance program in five public schools sponsored by Towson University’s Department of Dance.