Baltimore Council of Foreign Affairs
$5,000 / 2008 / Education
Two grants for continued support of the Cable Television Outreach program.
Baltimore Community Foundation, Inc.
$100,000 / 2008 / Education
Five-year funding toward an endowment for the Gilbert Sandler Fund for Speech and Debate and Mock Trial at Baltimore City College. The endowment will help ensure the viability of the program, which teaches students research, persuasion, and public speaking, and affords them the opportunity to compete in local and national tournaments.
Baltimore City Public School System/ William H. Lemmel Middle School
$24,085 / 2008 / Education
For the purchase of hardware, teacher training material, and programming. The initiative will support the integration of a pilot technology program into the curriculum in an effort to affect increased attendance and achievement through exposure to technology instruction.
Baltimore City Public School System/ Western High School .
$38,007 / 2008 / Education
To fund the purchase and installation of computers, monitors, and software for use in the University of Baltimore Game Design Course. The object of the initiative is to engage Western High School students in college-level studies in courses related to mathematics, technology, and graphic design. Successful participants will earn three college credits.
Baltimore City Public School System/ Surgical Technician and Nursing Programs
$5,000 / 2008 / Education
To underwrite the cost of certificate exam fees for students participating in the Surgical Technician and Nursing Assistant programs.