Reposting this @thebaltimorebanner.com article about our advocacy course, Transportation 101. We are accepting applications for our spring cohort.
Apply today: cmtalliance.org/transportati...
www.thebanner.com/community/tr...
In Pre-K, children build early reading, language, and math foundations through play, stories, conversation, and hands-on learning. Enrollment is open for Fall 2026 with options across Baltimore City Schools, Head Start, and child care providers. Learn more: baltimoreprek.com
Baltimore City Schools invites students to submit original photos answering 'What is City Schools?' for a photography display and website feature.
DUE TOMORROW: City Schools students are invited to submit one original photo answering, “What is City Schools?” Selected work will appear in the North Avenue lobby, with more shared online.
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Submit: https://baltcityschools.org/StudentPhotography26
Illustration of a happy frog with a backpack promoting Pre-K and kindergarten registration open until April 17, 2026, with a link to baltcityschools.org/Leap. There's also a photo of a student holding up a carrot and one playing with magnatiles and blocks.
Pre-K and kindergarten enrollment at City Schools is now open. Applications are due by April 17. Families can apply online and choose from strong early learning programs that help children build academic and social-emotional skills: baltcityschools.org/Leap
On 2/23, Izma Sheikh, an 8th grader at Henderson-Hopkins and a member of our Student Transit Advocacy Cohort (STAC), testified before the Transportation and the Environment Subcommittee in support of fully funding and implementing the BMORE BUS plan. Watch her testimony here:
Congrats to the 118 @baltcityschools.bsky.social
principals nominated for this year’s Heart of the School Awards!
Nearly 1,500 nominations highlighted powerful stories of leadership and impact across our city.
In March, we will announce the 5 Awardees and 5 Honorees. Stay tuned!
ICYMI: The Fund’s Kwane Wyatt joined City Schools students Christian Holmes & Justice LeGrand and @cmtalliance.bsky.social's Brian O’Malley on @wypr.bsky.social's Midday to discuss how unreliable transit impacts students—&why Gov. Moore must fund #BmoreBUS.
Listen here: www.wypr.org/show/midday/...
Families can learn more about their options and how to enroll at www.baltimoreprek.com
Baltimore' City's Pre-K enrollment season is now open! Free, high-quality Pre-K for Baltimore City families with 3- and 4-year-olds (income eligibility applies at some programs). Choose from public school, Head Start, child care center, or home-based child care. www.wbaltv.com/article/balt...
❤️ In time for Valentine’s Day, the Heart of the Schools has a refreshed look!
Now aligned w/ The Fund’s new brand, our updated identity reflects the love & commitment behind our work in Baltimore City Public Schools.
Learn about our new branding: thefundbalt.org/blog/new-loo...
Tune in at 12pm to @wypr.bsky.social ’s Midday for an important conversation on public transit and student success in Baltimore w/ The Fund’s Kwane Wyatt, @cmtalliance.bsky.social 's Brian O’Malley & @baltcityschools.bsky.social students Christian Holmes & Justice LeGrand. Listen here: wypr.org
This advocacy connects to our Student Transit Advocacy Cohort (STAC), a year-long fellowship with SOMOS supported by the @cmtalliance.bsky.social. STAC trains City Schools students to organize for transportation justice. Learn more: thefundbalt.org/accelerate-s...
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...
"Baltimore's transit riders cannot be left behind." #FundBmoreBus #MajorLeagueTransit #BetterTransitNOW www.thebanner.com/community/tr...
Tonight! bit.ly/transit-rall...
#MajorLeagueTransit #FundBmoreBus #BetterTransitNOW
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...
Submit your nominations here: www.heartoftheschools.org/nominations
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...
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...
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...
Explore the meaning behind The Fund’s new logo in a note from our President & CEO: thefundbalt.org/blog/new-loo...
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.
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...
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...
Baltimore transit riders and supporters at #BaltimoreCityHall on Monday on why we need #BetterTransitNOW #BmoreBus #MajorLeagueTransit
@thefundbalt.bsky.social
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-...
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/
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!
This is a promotional image for a subscriber-only online event about Baltimore's school transportation problems. The headline reads "Why can't Baltimore get kids to school on time?" against a bright yellow background with white dot pattern. The event details include: Description: "Join an online discussion about Baltimore's school transportation problems — and possible solutions." Date and time: "WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 @ 7 P.M." A black "REGISTER NOW" button at the bottom The image features three circular headshots of the panelists: An education reporter labeled "LIZ BOWIE" A data reporter labeled "GREG MORTON" An education editor labeled "RACHEL CIERI MULL"
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.
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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...
