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The Fund for Educational Excellence works to improve student achievement in Baltimore City Public Schools.
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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...
February 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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February 2, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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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...
January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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
YouTube video by WJZ
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January 29, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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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January 28, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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...
January 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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.
January 26, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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...
January 26, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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...
January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Baltimore transit riders and supporters at #BaltimoreCityHall on Monday on why we need #BetterTransitNOW #BmoreBus #MajorLeagueTransit

@thefundbalt.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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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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August 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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/
March 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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!
February 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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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
February 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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...
February 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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...
February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
February 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM