Past Grants

Baltimore Academy of Excellence

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.

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

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

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.

Baltimore Efficiency & Economy Foundation, Inc.

For a study to review and evaluate the information technology system in Baltimore City public schools.