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A Change to Maryland Charter Schools Law in the Works

February 11, 2015

Supported by Gov.-elect Larry Hogan, there is a new effort underway to change Maryland charter schools law. What is a charter school? A charter school is a unique public school that receives public funding but operates independently of the established public school system. Charter schools are allowed the freedom to be…

Khan Academy – A Personalized Learning Tool for All Ages

January 30, 2015

Education News, Teachers

With the advent of merging education and technology, there are so many exciting things being introduced to aid children throughout the learning process. One tool that is “removing the one-size-fits-all lecture from the classroom and letting students have a self paced lecture at home,” is Khan Academy. What began as a series…

CSFB Celebrates National School Choice Week 2015

January 29, 2015

CSFB Events, Issues in Education, Maryland Education, School Choice

Trustees, parents and students helped Children’s Scholarship Fund Baltimore spread the “school choice” word this morning. Great gathering of supporters outside of our offices for National School Choice Week!

The Ticket to the American Dream is a Quality Education

January 28, 2015

CSFB Events, Issues in Education, Maryland Education, School Choice

“For children born today, the ticket to the American dream is a quality education.” This week is National School Choice Week and tomorrow, January 29th 2015, Parents, students, teachers, administrators, and members of the Board of Trustees of CSFB will meet outside of the our offices at 1000 St. Paul…

CSFB Board Member Marta Mossburg on Fox 45 Baltimore

January 27, 2015

CSFB Events, Education News

national school choice week, school choice

Last Sunday morning, January 25th, CSFB board member Marta Mossburg joined Fox 45 Baltimore to talk about National School Choice Week and the Children’s Scholarship Fund Baltimore’s School Choice Event happening Thursday, January 29th. What is National School Choice Week? It’s a week at the end of January designated to celebrate School Choice…

Maryland Education Credit – 2015 Legislative Session

January 27, 2015

Education News, Issues in Education, Maryland Education

Why do we need an education tax credit? Nonpublic schools are not only an important part of Maryland’s heritage, but also integral to our future. They provide quality educations, stabilize neighborhoods and spur economic growth. Most importantly, Maryland’s nonpublic schools save taxpayers more than $1.5 BILLION dollars per year! However,…

Playing the Lottery. Beth Harbinson on 88.1 WYPR

January 20, 2015

WYPR

Please listen to 88.1 WYPR Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am to hear a variety of important commentaries by Baltimore community leaders including CSFBaltimore executive director, Beth Harbinson, who will discuss educational equality, school choice, and more. Read below, Beth’s third in a series of pieces for WYPR which will air Tuesday,…

The 5th Annual Progressive Education Summit

January 15, 2015

CSFB Events

Join us for the 5th Annual Progressive Education Summit on Saturday, January 24th at the City Neighbors Campus. Register now! Seats are limited. This is a great opportunity to learn and share best practices, build relationships and connections, consider new ideas and possibilities, and to push your thinking. Event and workshop…

Celebrate School Choice Week With CSFB 1/29

January 14, 2015

CSFB Events

Parents, students, teachers, administrators, and members of the Board of Trustees of Children’s Scholarship Fund Baltimore (CSFB) will celebrate National School Choice Week Thursday, January 29th from 7 am to 8 am outside of CSFB’s offices at 1000 St. Paul Street in Baltimore. We’ll pass out 100 School Choice scarves…

Sips for Scholarships – a $7,500 Happy Hour!

December 19, 2014

CSFB Events

On November 14th, CSFB hosted its first Sips for Scholarships event. Guest bartenders – CSFB trustees and committee members – worked the crowd to earn the most tips and the winner is…… Rick Corcoran with $2,155 in total donations! Close behind was Elizabeth Massing raising $1,327. Two impressive totals for…

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A Change to Maryland Charter Schools Law in the Works

Khan Academy – A Personalized Learning Tool for All Ages

CSFB Celebrates National School Choice Week 2015

The Ticket to the American Dream is a Quality Education

CSFB Board Member Marta Mossburg on Fox 45 Baltimore

Maryland Education Credit – 2015 Legislative Session

Playing the Lottery. Beth Harbinson on 88.1 WYPR

The 5th Annual Progressive Education Summit

Celebrate School Choice Week With CSFB 1/29

Sips for Scholarships – a $7,500 Happy Hour!

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