Baltimore City Public School System/Baltimore City College
$44,847 / 2001 / Education
For support of the 2001-2002 Speech and Debate Program, including field trips to colleges; and for a summer camp component.
Baltimore City Public School System/National Academic League
$139,900 / 2001 / Education
In support of the 2001-2002 National Academic League in Baltimore City middle schools. The league provides extracurricular interscholastic programming in a competition and media atmosphere associated with athletic events to encourage higher academic achievement.
Baltimore City Public School System/Fast ForWord Computer-Based Program
$13,714 / 2001 / Education
To evaluate the “Fast ForWord” computer-based training program, a reading program designed for children with language-based learning impairments. The program incorporates adaptive technology, matching participants’ incoming skill level, while focusing on re-enforcing key predictors to reading success: phonemic awareness, phonological awareness and language skills.
Baltimore City Public School System/100 Book Challenge
$35,000 / 2001 / Education
To support a coordinator to assist with the implementation of the 100 Book Challenge program in elementary schools. The program is designed to help teachers, families, and administrators create positive environments in which children learn to read independently.
Baltimore Academy of Excellence
$55,000 / 2001 / Education
For scholarships to enable 22 inner-city students to attend the Academy’s Traditional School and Special Needs School in a year-round structured learning environment. The Academy enrolls students who have failed in a regular public school setting and who can take advantage of its specialized curriculum, individualized attention and counseling.