We’re gearing up for Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Every giving act matters and makes an impact. Read how you can help CSFB in our November blog post.
Kids Get Stressed, Too. This is How You Can Help Manage It.
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October is National Emotional Wellness Month. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult times. Children are no strangers to stress, especially in the wake of Covid.
Thinking of Choosing a New School? First, Ask Why?
Whether you’re thinking about sending your student to a private school or have already made the decision to do so, choosing the best school “fit” can be overwhelming. As with most big decisions, discovering your “why” is a good starting point.
Passing the Torch: Welcome, Erica. Thank you, Beth.
After nine years at the helm of Children’s Scholarship Fund Baltimore, Executive Director Beth Harbinson is stepping down to pursue new ventures. We are excited to welcome CSFB’s new Executive Director Erica Jensen, a former educator and parent who has experienced the benefits of school choice and the challenges that come with securing it.
Worth the Investment: Supporting CSFB for #JuneJumpstart
With education in crisis, CSFB continues to provide an excellent return on investment to students, the community and our city. Learn how your donation to our June Jumpstart Scholarship Campaign will make an impact.
Help Give Our Scholars a Jumpstart Next Year
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Our students may be a buzz with end-of-year summer excitement, but at CSFB we are focused on the academic needs of our current and future scholars. Each year our program supports hundreds of students in a wide variety of schools, making school choice possible for families that otherwise couldn’t afford…
READ MORE The National Days of May
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Updated, May 12, 2023 National Days offer fun moments of celebration throughout the year for some of the little things in life that bring us so much joy like chocolate cake (January 27), pi (March 14), and pets (April 11). The month of May is jam-packed with fun days of…
READ MORE Absenteeism Is More Than Just An Empty Seat
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This school year was NOT a return to normal. Most of the education leaders in Baltimore I speak with talk about a new normal with significant issues like teacher burnout and shortages and an increase in student behavioral issues with attendance topping the list. In the recent New York Times…
READ MORE CSFB Staff News
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Spring is in the air, and with it is the anticipation of new things to come! Read on for some exciting CSFB staff news and budding changes happening this spring: A Letter From CSFB Chairperson Elizabeth Green Spring Break is in the air and our schools and students are busy…
READ MORE Transparency Matters
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Last week, I received this message from GuideStar – “Congratulations. You’ve earned a Gold Seal of Transparency!” Big deal I thought. I had recently gone to our profile to update and add information about our mission, programs, outcomes, and financials. It did not take a long time to complete and…
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