Past Grants

Goucher College

For start-up costs of the Goucher Collective in the Old Goucher Historic District, including rent, utilities and furniture, to implement after-school programs for Baltimore City public school students. Goucher’s goal for the program is to help revitalize the South Charles Village neighborhood by partnering nonprofit service organizations with at-risk youth and Goucher students.

Fund for Educational Excellence

For continued support of Teaching That Works, a math curriculum and instruction initiative for fourth- and fifth-grade teachers in Baltimore City public schools. Teaching That Works aligns the Baltimore City math curriculum with Maryland’s new testing program. With this grant, teachers in the county school systems can receive online guidance and can access lesson plans and materials that have proved successful in raising achievement in city schools.

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

To provide one-on-one mentoring to help 100 at-risk students at two new high schools located on the Southwestern Campus reach their academic potential: first, by graduating from high school; and second, by pursuing post-secondary education or career training. EOP provides a full-time facilitator at each school to offer one-on-one mentoring, along with support for academic and social programs, monitoring of attendance and academic progress, tutorials, advocacy on behalf of the students within the school and community, assistance with locating part-time employment, and college and career counseling.

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

For the salary and expenses of a facilitator to help increase the high school graduation rate among 54 former Baraka School graduates and to provide them with resources to pursue post-secondary education or career training. Support includes tutorial assistance with locating employment and access to college and career opportunities.

Core Knowledge Foundation

For continued implementation of a five-year demonstration project of the Core Knowledge Preschool Curriculum in all Baltimore County Head Start Centers, and in pre-K programs in four Baltimore City public schools. Professional development and the providing of resources in literacy, math, science, social skills, and the arts are intended to improve the quality of instruction and raise the level of teacher competence, with the aim of increasing students’ achievement. Priorities include completion of the Core Knowledge training in art, development of a Core Knowledge certification process, and establishment of a summer institute for teachers on supervision and mentoring.