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How to Simplify Your Back-to-School Transition

August 19, 2019

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With the start of the school year quickly approaching, your to-do list is probably long. There are school supplies to find, bus routes or carpools to figure out, new clothes to buy, lunches to plan…it all can feel a little overwhelming! Here at CSFB, we want to make your transition…

School’s Out, Now What? Summer Learning Opportunities

June 20, 2019

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Today was the last day of the 2018-19 school year, and that means one thing: summer is here! Lots of fun in the sun, time with family, and hot days are headed our way. But two whole months off from school can seem like a lot of time to fill.…

CSFB’s First 20 Years: Reflections from the Executive Director

June 18, 2019

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Twenty years in Baltimore. Twenty years of bringing to life the hopes and dreams of parents who want a better life, a sound educational foundation, and a school experience that works for their children. Twenty years of making a difference for more than 7,500 students. When I came to Children’s…

Looking Back: 20 Stories to Celebrate our First 20 Years

June 13, 2019

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As our 20th year winds down, we wanted to celebrate our 20 year anniversary by sharing a few accomplishments, acknowledgments, and 20 success stories to mark our time together. Over the past 20 years, Children’s Scholarship Fund Baltimore we have served more than 7,650 students, distributed more than $14,230,000 in…

Scholars Moving Onward and Upward to Success

May 23, 2019

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It’s that time of year again! The school year is winding down and summer vacation is fast approaching. While our students are probably focused on the fun ahead, many parents are also wondering about the road ahead. Here at CSFB, we’re so excited for all our students who are finishing…

Thank Your Teachers! How to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7, 2019

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One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafazi This week, May 5-11, is Teacher Appreciation Week, and here at CSFB, it’s our favorite time of year! While the whole week is about appreciating the teachers that made an impact on your life,…

Scholar Stories! 20 Years of Success

April 16, 2019

CSFB Alumni Spotlight

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It warms our hearts to see our scholars succeed after they leave our program in 8th grade. Over the past 20 years, 97% of our alumni graduate from high school and 96% go on to college, technical school, the military and careers. Here’s a glimpse of three successful CSFB alumni…

Keeping Families Together…For the Win!

April 11, 2019

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We are so enjoying all the 20th-year stories that our CSFB scholars, alumni and parents have been sending in. We especially appreciate the ones from families who’ve had multiple children participate in our program. CSFB accepts all siblings in each family, keeping families supported together. The Smiley sisters, for example,…

What is Maryland’s BOOST Program? Apply today!

March 11, 2019

Education News

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Established in 2016, Maryland’s Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Program provides vouchers to low-income students to attend eligible nonpublic schools. Scholarships are provided to families eligible for the free/reduced-price lunch program, and are given based on household income, with lower incomes served first. BOOST is the nation’s…

Celebrate Read Across America All Year Long

February 28, 2019

Education News

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“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” Every year on March 2nd, the National Education Association observes Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss)’s birthday by celebrating Read Across America Day. Started in 1997, the educational initiative is an endeavor to inspire students to read all year long. But March 2nd is a day for…

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How to Simplify Your Back-to-School Transition

School’s Out, Now What? Summer Learning Opportunities

CSFB’s First 20 Years: Reflections from the Executive Director

Looking Back: 20 Stories to Celebrate our First 20 Years

Scholars Moving Onward and Upward to Success

Thank Your Teachers! How to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

Scholar Stories! 20 Years of Success

Keeping Families Together…For the Win!

What is Maryland’s BOOST Program? Apply today!

Celebrate Read Across America All Year Long

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