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Snow (but no snow) days

February 16, 2021

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I love snow. It takes me back to my childhood – sledding down the middle of our street, sugar on snow – a New England maple syrup tradition that seems gross now given what actually falls from the sky – and hot chocolate with marshmallows. I realized yesterday that snow days…

Change is challenge.

January 14, 2021

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In reading a bit about change and exploring information from groups that ranged from addressing global health and food crises to corporate restructuring, I found a common theme that I believe is relevant to all of us especially during this time: sharing resources. It demands that we acknowledge, first and…

We Met, and Surpassed, Our Giving Tuesday Goal!

December 9, 2020

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Giving Tuesday is an international day of charitable giving at the beginning of the holiday season. This year, Giving Tuesday was December 1, 2020. A generous set of donors put up $17,000 in matching funds to help CSFB reach its goal. This meant all other donations (up to $17K) would…

$5.47

November 24, 2020

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On Sunday, November 22, I watched 60 Minutes. They covered a story about an NIH-funded research study called “90+.” The University of California Irvine is trying to learn all it can from a group of men and women who are older than 90 years. This story reminded me of the…

2020: A Year Like No Other

October 27, 2020

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CSFB’s FY 2020 Annual Report It has truly been “A year like no other.” That is also the theme of this year’s Children’s Scholarship Fund Baltimore Annual Report. CSFB schools and families have faced unprecedented shifts and challenges this year due to COVID-19. In spite of it all, our students,…

Celebrate the start of fall by creating arts and crafts with your kids

September 24, 2020

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The official first day of fall is September 22nd. Have you noticed a change in the weather? Leaves start changing color and start falling. Crisp breezes have you pulling out your cozy sweater. To celebrate the changing of the seasons, we wanted to share some of our favorite arts and…

Will Your Student be “IN” School?

August 4, 2020

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More than 100 private schools in the Baltimore area are currently in the process of navigating through the decision to offer online or in-person learning for their students this fall. There are pros and cons to both offerings, and fortunately, many parents will have a choice for their students, as…

From CSFB Students, “Thank You”

July 28, 2020

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CSFB’s fiscal year ended on June 30th, 2020. To finish up the year strong, we held a campaign that highlighted students who have worked from home during coronavirus. It wasn’t always easy, and we are really proud of everyone’s efforts. (more…)

Education, Poverty, and Maryland

May 12, 2020

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Executive Director Beth Harbinson shares the connection between education and poverty through experiences she’s witnessed first hand. CSFB’s 97 percent high school graduation rate reinforces the fact that school choice helps to break the cycle and provides education for children that parents believe will be most effective. In an article,…

COVID-19 updates

March 27, 2020

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Here are some updates on how we are supporting our students during the coronavirus crisis.