Past Grants

Johns Hopkins University – Center for Social Organization of Schools

For support of the Baltimore Education Research Consortium (BERC) core research program, and for continued work on College Access for Baltimore City students. Research includes analysis of college retention rates for graduates of city schools, and an evaluation of the CollegeBound College Retention Program. Forthcoming research topics will include: Understanding Under-Credited Students and Credit Recovery, Teacher Pipeline and Pathways, Best Practices for City School Attendance, Access to Higher Education, and Boys Thriving in Baltimore Schools.

Ultimate Block Party, Inc.

Toward support of the Ultimate Block Party, a family day with learning activities for students in Baltimore City public schools. Inspired by supportive research, the organization is committed to raising awareness of the importance of play and play-based activities in children’s development and education.

ACLU Foundation of Maryland, Inc.

For continued support of the Baltimore City Education Reform Project, designed to ensure that schools serving disadvantaged students receive equal funding and resources. This agenda calls for advocating expansion of pre-kindergarten for low-income students, alternative strategies for suspension, improvement of teacher quality, protection of funding levels, retention of state responsibility for the cost of teacher pensions, increased levels of participation in free and reduced-price meals, adoption of a bully policy, and mobilization of parents.

Carnegie Institution for Science

Toward continued support of the BioEYES science education program in Baltimore City public schools. The week-long, hands-on biology unit provides a student-centered approach to science instruction to more than 3,200 students. The intent of the program is to encourage students to demonstrate enthusiasm for science, and improve the science experience in under-resourced Baltimore City schools.

Johns Hopkins University School of Education

For an evaluation of the 2011 SummerREADS book distribution program. The evaluation will determine the project’s effect on maintaining student achievement in reading over the summer.