The Fund for Educational Excellence
@thefundbalt.bsky.social
The Fund for Educational Excellence works to improve student achievement in Baltimore City Public Schools. https://thefundbalt.org/
Dr. Santelises has served as CEO of @baltcityschools.bsky.social for 10 years--the longest tenure in 80+ years. To honor her leadership and impact, The Fund for Educational Excellence is proud to launch the Dr. Sonja B. Santelises Legacy Fund. Learn more: baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/fund...
The Fund for Educational Excellence surprised five of our principals with Heart of the Schools Awards, recognizing their leadership, commitment, and the incredible work they bring to their school communities every day. From classrooms to hallways, their impact is felt across City Schools.
Reposting this @thebaltimorebanner.com article about our advocacy course, Transportation 101. We are accepting applications for our spring cohort. Apply today: cmtalliance.org/transportati... www.thebanner.com/community/tr...
Want to advocate for better transportation? A free class will show you how
Transportation 101 offers a free six-week dive into how to advocate for better transportation in your community.
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In Pre-K, children build early reading, language, and math foundations through play, stories, conversation, and hands-on learning. Enrollment is open for Fall 2026 with options across Baltimore City Schools, Head Start, and child care providers. Learn more: baltimoreprek.com
DUE TOMORROW: City Schools students are invited to submit one original photo answering, “What is City Schools?” Selected work will appear in the North Avenue lobby, with more shared online. Deadline: February 28, 2026 Submit: https://baltcityschools.org/StudentPhotography26
Pre-K and kindergarten enrollment at City Schools is now open. Applications are due by April 17. Families can apply online and choose from strong early learning programs that help children build academic and social-emotional skills: baltcityschools.org/Leap
On 2/23, Izma Sheikh, an 8th grader at Henderson-Hopkins and a member of our Student Transit Advocacy Cohort (STAC), testified before the Transportation and the Environment Subcommittee in support of fully funding and implementing the BMORE BUS plan. Watch her testimony here:
Congrats to the 118 @baltcityschools.bsky.social principals nominated for this year’s Heart of the School Awards! Nearly 1,500 nominations highlighted powerful stories of leadership and impact across our city. In March, we will announce the 5 Awardees and 5 Honorees. Stay tuned!
ICYMI: The Fund’s Kwane Wyatt joined City Schools students Christian Holmes & Justice LeGrand and @cmtalliance.bsky.social's Brian O’Malley on @wypr.bsky.social's Midday to discuss how unreliable transit impacts students—&why Gov. Moore must fund #BmoreBUS. Listen here: www.wypr.org/show/midday/...
Why Baltimore's bus-rail system is getting low marks from transit activists, students and workers
Transit activist Brian O'Malley, educational advisor Kwane Wyatt and two bus-faring high school students join us to talk about what's wrong with Baltimore's bus system, and how to fix it.
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Baltimore' City's Pre-K enrollment season is now open! Free, high-quality Pre-K for Baltimore City families with 3- and 4-year-olds (income eligibility applies at some programs). Choose from public school, Head Start, child care center, or home-based child care. www.wbaltv.com/article/balt...
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❤️ In time for Valentine’s Day, the Heart of the Schools has a refreshed look! Now aligned w/ The Fund’s new brand, our updated identity reflects the love & commitment behind our work in Baltimore City Public Schools. Learn about our new branding: thefundbalt.org/blog/new-loo...
Tune in at 12pm to @wypr.bsky.social ’s Midday for an important conversation on public transit and student success in Baltimore w/ The Fund’s Kwane Wyatt, @cmtalliance.bsky.social 's Brian O’Malley & @baltcityschools.bsky.social students Christian Holmes & Justice LeGrand. Listen here: wypr.org
Nearly 200 students & advocates rallied outside the State House in Annapolis, calling for more reliable transit for Baltimore. City School students shared powerful stories about how unreliable transit affects their ability to get to school & succeed. www.thebanner.com/community/tr...
"Baltimore's transit riders cannot be left behind." #FundBmoreBus #MajorLeagueTransit #BetterTransitNOW www.thebanner.com/community/tr...
Baltimore riders demand faster buses, more funding in Annapolis
Some lawmakers joined Baltimore City students and transit advocates in Annapolis on Monday to advocate for funding for a plan to improve bus service.
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We're kicking off the new year with a fresh look that reflects who we are and where we're going. After celebrating 40 years of impact, we're excited to introduce a new brand for the organization, signaling a bright future for Baltimore and The Fund. Learn more: thefundbalt.org/blog/new-loo...
Just TWO days left to nominate a @baltcityschools.bsky.social principal for the Heart of the School Awards! Nominations close January 31st at 11:59 p.m. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhzD...
The Fund for Educational Excellence opens nominations for Annual Heart of the School Awards
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Erita Adams, 2025 Heart of the School Awardee & Principal of Northwood Elem, and Kevin Leary joined Gina Crash on Spotlight on Maryland to talk about principal nominations & the impact of the Heart of the School Awards. #heartoftheschools Listen on Audacy #Baltimore: www.audacy.com/todays1019/l...
Spotlight On Maryland- The Fund for Educational Excellence
This week on Spotlight On Maryland, Gina Crash was joined by Kevin Leary, Sr. Program Dir., The Fund for Educational Excellence & Principal Erita Adams, Northwood Elementary & 2025 Heart of the School...
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We’ve got a fresh look! After 40 years of impact, The Fund unveiled a new brand and logo that reflects who we are and where we’re going. Learn what it represents from our President & CEO: thefundbalt.org/blog/new-loo...
As we begin this next chapter, our purpose remains unchanged: supporting Baltimore’s students, families, and schools—today and for the future. Our new look reflects how we show up and build opportunity across the city. Here’s to a new year, a new look, and a bright future.
Our new logo tells our story. Inspired by Baltimore and our belief in what’s possible for every Baltimore City Public Schools student. Thank you for being part of the journey! Learn more about the meaning behind The Fund’s new logo in a note from our CEO: thefundbalt.org/blog/new-loo...
We're kicking off the new year with a fresh look that reflects who we are and where we're going. After celebrating 40 years of impact, we're excited to introduce a new brand for the organization, signaling a bright future for Baltimore and The Fund. Learn more: thefundbalt.org/blog/new-loo...
Baltimore transit riders and supporters at #BaltimoreCityHall on Monday on why we need #BetterTransitNOW #BmoreBus #MajorLeagueTransit @thefundbalt.bsky.social
Our advocacy partner, @thefundbalt.bsky.social, is calling on Gov. Wes Moore to fund MTA's BmoreBus plan to improve transit reliability for public transit riders--especially students. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-...
Ambitious MTA plan would get Baltimore students to class, advocates tell Moore
The BMORE Bus plan, released in June, calls for increasing the frequency of bus service on all MTA routes and adding new, limited-stop express routes, among other improvements.
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Feeling connected to school is vital for student success. Our new report, Seen and Heard, highlights key findings from our research on student belonging in City Schools. Read the report, including detailed themes & findings, student stories, and recommendations at ffee.org/seenandheard/
A big congratulations to the 2025 Heart of the School Awards Top 10! 🎉 In the coming weeks, we’ll be revealing the five Heart of the School Award Awardees and five Honorees, chosen from this incredible group of @baltcityschools.bsky.social principals. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
What are you doing this Wednesday at 7 p.m.? Join us for a subscriber-only chat about why Baltimore students struggle to get to school on time. 🚍 Register now! thebaltimorebanner.com/transit
The Baltimore Banner’s investigation reveals how 25,000+ Baltimore students struggle to get to school due to unreliable transit—impacting their education & futures. This echoes our 2021 NOT IN SERVICE report on student transit challenges. Read it here: ffee.org/not-in-servi...
Baltimore Banner@thebaltimorebanner.com · 2y agoTransit nightmare: Thousands of Baltimore kids can’t get to school on time
Record-breaking year! The Heart of the Schools received 2,170 nominations for 127 @baltcityschools.bsky.social principals! Thanks to all who shared their inspiring stories. Stay tuned for the 2025 Heart of the School Awards Top 10 announcement! Learn more: www.heartoftheschools.org/heartofschoo...
On 2/4, 100 students & advocates rallied in Annapolis, demanding better transit for Baltimore. The Fund’s Jade Johnson stood with students, including one from Poly who shared how hard it is to get to school on time. Read the @BaltimoreBanner 's article: bit.ly/3CHsgUv
