Past Grants

Calvert School/Dr. Carter G. Woodson Elementary School

For two transitional teachers and an administrative assistant for the seventh year of the implementation of the Calvert School curriculum at Dr. Carter G. Woodson.

St. Lawrence Research and Development Corporation

To conduct a pilot test which will assess the efficacy of a specially designed auditory instrument and a specific training technique. The instrument and the training have been created by Oster Sound Technologies for enhancing reading skills.

Baltimore City Public School System/National Academic League

For support of the 2000-2001 National Academic League in Baltimore City middle schools. The league provides extracurricular interscholastic programming in a competition and media atmosphere associated with athletics. The program encourages higher academic achievement.

CollegeBound Foundation, Inc.

For a Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) pilot project at four Baltimore City high schools. The program involves the hiring of CollegeBound counselors to integrate SAT preparation and test taking, college visitation, and college advising as part of their ‘College Club’ after-school programs.

Teach For America-Baltimore

For expenses related to the cost of recruiting, selecting, training, and building an ongoing support network for Teach For America corps members and alumni currently teaching in 31 Baltimore City public schools.