Arts Education in Maryland Schools Alliance
$5,000 / 2009 / Education
For continued support and expansion of programs developed to integrate arts studies into the curriculum of Maryland’s public schools.
Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers
$7,500 / 2009 / Other
For 2009 membership dues.
Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers
$100,000 / 2009 / Education
For continued funding of Supporting Public Schools of Choice, an advocacy and technical assistance project designed to strengthen charter, new, innovation, and transformation schools in Baltimore City, with a focus on increasing the achievement of students in these schools. Along with the Coalition of Baltimore Charter Schools, the initiative advocates for a collective voice of Baltimore City’s charter and other new schools, greater local autonomy, a stronger state charter law, and positive outcomes for children attending these schools.
Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers
$5,000 / 2009 / Workforce Development
For continued support of a part-time staff position to facilitate the Workforce Development Affinity Group.
Baltimore City Public School System/Baltimore Montessori Charter School
$30,000 / 2009 / Education
Toward final expenses of roof repairs necessary to bring the former Mildred Monroe Elementary School building up to code. The charter school is serving as Baltimore’s first public school to offer the Montessori curriculum.