Lake Clifton-Eastern High School
$140,000 / 2000 / Education
For continued support of NOVEL, an educational program for academically at-risk students for the 2000-2001 school year. The computerized school-based educational program is designed as a prevention project for students in danger of dropping out of school.
Johns Hopkins University Center for Social Organization of Schools
$139,617 / 2000 / Education
Two-year funding for evaluations of Abell-funded education initiatives.
Advocates for Children and Youth
$292,720 / 2000 / Education
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
$81,559 / 2000 / Education
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
$5,000 / 2000 / Education
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.