The Ingenuity Project
$623,030 / 2001 / Education
For continued support of the 2001-2002 Ingenuity Project, an intensive math and science curriculum for Baltimore City public middle and high school students with emphasis on scientific research and preparation for national competitions.
Gilman School
$5,000 / 2001 / Education
Toward the support of the 2001 Baltimore Independent School Learning Camp, a summer enrichment program for Baltimore City public school students.
Fund for Educational Excellence
$2,000,000 / 2001 / Education
Five-year funding in support of a collaborative high school reform initiative in nine zoned Baltimore City high schools and the creation of six to ten “Innovation” small high schools. The objective of this major collaborative is to reduce the drop-out rate and to increase student achievement by improving academic rigor, creating more advanced leadership and raising the level of teaching.
Fund for Educational Excellence
$10,000 / 2001 / Education
In support of an ongoing evaluation comparing the effects of Catholic education programs and those of the Baltimore City Public School System. A selected number of at-risk inner-city youth will be in the study.
Earthspan/Center for Conservation Research & Technology/University of Maryland Baltimore County
$91,000 / 2001 / Education
For the implementation of Eye of the Falcon, an educational pilot program in math, science and wildlife conservation research within the Ingenuity Project curriculum in Baltimore City public middle schools.