Baltimore Kids Chess League, Inc.
$38,376 / 2006 / Education
For expansion of the 2006-2007 Chess Education Project, an after-school program for elementary school students in 50 Baltimore City public schools. The long-term strategy is to increase the number of after-school chess clubs, provide chess instruction to teachers and coaches, sponsor chess activities in the community, and place Baltimore City students at competitive regional and national tournaments.
Baltimore Efficiency & Economy Foundation, Inc.
$9,800 / 2006 / Education
Two grants for expenses related to a Pilot Food Education Study for Baltimore City public schools. The purpose of the study is to determine the link between nutrition and academic performance by exploring national nutrition initiatives and, based on the relationship, make recommendations to the Baltimore City Public School System for relevant changes in the delivery of food services.
Baltimore City Public School System/ Southwest Baltimore Charter School
$40,000 / 2006 / Education
For staffing costs of an executive director to focus on administration, including board recruitment, parent/student recruitment, data management, facilities management, community outreach, and interaction with the Baltimore City Public School System.
Baltimore City Public School System/ National Academic League
$146,150 / 2006 / Education
For support of the 2006-2007 National Academic League in 28 Baltimore City public middle schools. This league provides extracurricular interscholastic programming in an atmosphere of competition traditionally associated with athletic events. The purpose of the program is to increase students’ awareness of local, national, and international current events, and strengthen student background knowledge in all disciplines, particularly mathematics. The program engages more than 650 students.
Baltimore City Public School System/ The Midtown Academy
$50,000 / 2006 / Education
Toward the development of an enhanced middle-school curriculum at The Midtown Academy, designed to prepare students for entrance into the area’s competitive high schools. The curriculum will include math, science, computer science, Spanish, leadership, and communication and life skills.