New Song Community Learning Center
$39,450 / 2000 / Education
For the purchase of books and replacement materials for the Calvert School curriculum for the 2000-2001 school year.
Baltimore Academy of Excellence
$50,600 / 2000 / Education
To provide scholarships for 22 inner-city students to attend the Academy’s Traditional School and Special Needs School in a year-round structured learning environment. The Academy enrolls students who have failed in a regular public school setting and who can take advantage of its specialized curriculum, individualized attention, and counseling.
Baltimore Curriculum Project, Inc.
$807,955 / 2000 / Education
For support of the Baltimore Curriculum Project for the 2000-2001 school year in 13 elementary schools. The curriculum provides daily lesson plans combining two nationally known curricula, Direct Instruction and Core Knowledge.
Parks & People Foundation
$200,000 / 2000 / Education
For support of SuperKids Camp 2000, a six-week summer reading program for inner-city Baltimore City public school students entering third grade who are performing below grade level.
Baltimore City Public School System/100 Book Challenge
$75,800 / 2000 / Education
In support of an expansion of the 100 Book Challenge to 20 Baltimore City public elementary schools for the 2000-2001 school year. The program is designed to help teachers, families, and administrators create environments in which children learn to read independently.