Fund for Educational Excellence

Exciting news! 🎉

Since launching in April, The Fund has raised more than $450,000 for the Dr. Sonja B. Santelises Legacy Fund.

Created to honor Dr. Santelises' decade of leadership and service to Baltimore City Schools, the fund will support at least eight Santelises Scholars each year with transformative pre-college experiences on university campuses.

Thank you to everyone who has helped make this milestone possible and is investing in the future of Baltimore's students.

Learn more in The Baltimore Banner:

Nonprofit raises over $450K for Baltimore students in honor of Santelises The money will support at least eight Baltimore high schoolers each year.

The Fund wishes all Baltimore City Public Schools students, families, and staff a wonderful summer filled with rest, fun, and new adventures. Thank you for another incredible year of learning, growth, and achievement.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for an exciting and successful 2026–27 school year!

TOMORROW: Join us for an important presentation and conversation on the intersection of race, transportation, and equity. Race, Justice and Mobility: Discussion with Deborah Archer at the Greater Baltimore Committee on Tuesday, June 16, 10am to 11:30am. Deborah Archer is the President of the ACLU and author of Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality.

The presentation will be followed by a moderated panel exploring how these issues show up in people’s lives today. We're especially proud that Maiya, a member of The Fund’s Student Advocacy Transportation Cohort (STAC), will join the panel to share her perspective and lived experience. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/race-justice-and-mobility-discussion-with-deborah-archer-tickets-1989111526120?aff=eemailordconf&ref=eemailordconf&utm_campaign=order_confirm&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_term=viewevent

Big thanks to CMTA, TransitCenter, the Summit Foundation, the Lockhart Vaughn Foundation, Wally Pinkard, the Maryland Philanthropy Network, and the GBC for partnering to bring her to Baltimore for this education event for funders and civic leaders.

Race, Justice and Mobility: Discussion with Deborah Archer Explore how transportation infrastructure not only shaped racial inequality but also reinforces it today.

The Maryland SUN Meals program provides FREE meals to kids 18 and under. Visit https://bit.ly/4vGMfst to find in-person meal sites using our interactive map!

Looking for your local summer meal site? Visit https://bit.ly/4vGMfst to find in-person meal sites using our interactive map!

The Maryland SUN Meals program provides FREE meals to kids 18 and under.

Are you still looking for fun and engaging opportunities for your child this summer? Seats are still available in several free summer programs for City Schools students. Visit www.baltimorecityschools.org/summer for information about program offerings, eligibility requirements, locations, and hours.

Transitions and routines are an important part of every child's day. Whether it's getting ready for school, cleaning up after playtime, or preparing for bedtime, predictable routines help children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

In this 1-hour virtual session, families will learn why transitions can sometimes be challenging for young children and discover practical strategies to make these moments smoother and less stressful. Participants will explore ways to create consistent daily routines at home, support their child's growing independence, and build skills that promote positive behavior and emotional well-being at home and in school.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
6-7 pm
https://frogstreet.zoom.us/just/87023772799