Sisters Academy of Baltimore
$11,150 / 2011 / Education
Toward the purchase of 10 laptops, software, and a Web-based student and graduation information system. These purchases will enable teachers to use the laptops as teaching tools and to track grades, report cards, attendance, and other data.
Baltimore City Public Schools – SummerREADS
$95,630 / 2011 / Education
For support of the 2011 SummerREADS book distribution program and its evaluation of second- and third-grade students in nine high-poverty, low-performing Baltimore City public schools. The first of the three-year summer reading and home library program has been designed to prevent literacy loss over the summer months. With the support of teachers and family members, participating students will be given 12 books to encourage voluntary summer reading.
The Ingenuity Project
$455,800 / 2011 / Education
For support of the 2011-2012 Ingenuity Project, an intensive math, science, and research curriculum for 510 Baltimore City public middle and high school students. The objective is to increase academic achievement levels by offering superior math and science instruction. Participating students are encouraged to enter national science competitions, undertake a formal research paper, and apply for an internship.
St. Frances Academy
$5,000 / 2011 / Education
Toward support of the 2011 Summer Peace Camp at St. Frances Academy Community Center for 60 inner-city children.
Arts Education in Maryland Schools Alliance
$5,000 / 2010 / Education
For continued support and expansion of programs to integrate arts into the curriculum of Maryland’s public schools.