Baltimore Kids Chess League, Inc.
$63,670 / 2010 / Education
For support and expansion of the 2010-2011 BCPS Chess Education Project, an after-school program operating in 60 Baltimore City elementary, middle, and high schools. The long-term goal is to increase the number of after-school chess clubs by serving as a resource for chess education, teacher training, and activities to bring together students and community advisors, and encourage participation in regional competitions.
Baltimore City Public Schools – Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School
$50,000 / 2010 / Education
For the purchase of computers and equipment to update a computer lab. The lab will provide access to information technology and the resources designed to enhance academic achievement in math and reading skills. Access to digital, still and video camera, audio recording, video editing, and graphic and photo manipulation will allow the school to provide an environment where students can explore state-of-the-art technology.
Baltimore City Public Schools – Roland Park Elementary/Middle School
$5,000 / 2010 / Education
Toward curriculum development and construction costs of the writing laboratory for The Write Place, a program at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School serving 900 Baltimore City public school students.
Baltimore City Public Schools – Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
$5,000 / 2010 / Education
For the purchase of equipment required by the Dunbar Robotics Team. The team of 16 to 20 members is committed to spend three to four hours per week in the classroom as well as in after-school clubs, and to participate in local and regional weekend competitions.
Baltimore City Public Schools – National Academic League (NAL)
$167,000 / 2010 / Education
For support of the 2009-2010 National Academic League (NAL) in 26 Baltimore City public middle grades schools. The NAL games are designed to function as an athletic event, with team practices after school two to three times a week under the guidance of teacher mentors (coaches). Interscholastic competitions are held every two weeks. Teams that place first and second go on to compete in the national tournament through video conferencing. The goal is to strengthen student knowledge in all disciplines, particularly mathematics.