Code in the Schools
Code in the Schools is a non-profit that increases computer science education opportunities and the links to post-secondary pathways for Baltimore City youth. The Abell Foundation provided funding to Code in the Schools to assist Baltimore City Schools in building out its computer science career pathway program in six City high schools.
Efforts include establishing a technology advisory board, developing curriculum, training teachers and providing a summer boot camp. Enrollment in the pathway has doubled as a result of these efforts. Continuing funding will help establish more work and career-related learning experiences for students.
Fund for Educational Excellence
Partnering with Baltimore City Schools, The Abell Foundation has co-sponsored the Baltimore Robotics League, an afterschool competitive robotics clubs for students from Kindergarten to 12th grade who build and compete in VEX and FIRST tournaments locally and nationally. Over 600 students participate in robotics clubs three hours per week at 78 school locations. Abell funding this year has been dedicated to increasing the number of Jr. FIRST Lego teams in 20 elementary schools.
Baltimore Kids Chess League, Inc.
The Abell Foundation has supported the launch and growth of the Baltimore Kids Chess League in Baltimore City Public Schools since 2004. Part of the Abell portfolio of afterschool “academic” sports, The Chess League serves over 700 kindergarten through 12th grade students in 45 schools who practice weekly with teacher mentors and compete in local, state and national Chess Federation tournaments with increasing success. Baltimore is now on the map as a chess-development hub.
Next One Up Foundation
To provide support for a new student data management system and more effective academic instruction and tutoring.
Commodore John Rodgers
In support of second-year implementation of Tools of the Mind in 10 pre-kindergarten classes at the 100% Project Schools.