There are more than 600 kids in Baltimore this summer who are proving there’s a sustainable way to solve a national problem—reducing the educational disparities between rich and poor children.
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Showing up is half the battle!
Monday, July 22, 2013My embracing of the notion that showing up is half the battle results from my own childhood battles with absenteeism. Like many Baltimore students, school attendance was a challenge for me; I became a habitual truant and dropped out. After a year out of school, a series of personal struggles helped me realize that a better life was only possible through education.
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Diana Morris named one of the city’s most admired CEOs
Friday, July 19, 2013Today, The Daily Record announced the 2013 Most Admired CEOs. Diana Morris, Director of OSI-Baltimore, was among the winners. The award recognizes men and women who have excelled professionally and in serving their communities.