News

It’s #GivingTuesdayNow!

May 5, 2020

Be a champion for our students and help fund a Distance Learning Care Pack! This crisis has hit our students and families hard as the majority of them struggle in the best of times. We are working diligently to provide devices and internet services to ensure they stay connected and with your help we can…

Give a Distance Learning Care Pack! #GivingTuesdayNow

May 4, 2020

It’s time to be a champion for our students! Tomorrow, you can participate in #GivingTuesdayNow and provide our students with an essential Distance Learning Care Pack that will allow them to be engaged in their at-home learning and feel cared for.  Distance Learning Care Packs will include a mini whiteboard, writing materials, activities, and snacks. Check…

The Foundation Schools Digital Library

May 4, 2020

Our libraries are currently closed, but these free digital online resources include e-books, audio books, and video read-alouds. See “Tips for Using This Guide” at bottom. Free E-Books Junior Library Guild’s JLG Digital offers free access to e-books. They play in your browser (on a computer or on your mobile device) so they are always…

Fundraiser- Chromebooks for Students in Need

April 17, 2020

Students across the country are transitioning to a new way to learn. Unfortunately, some of our dedicated students cannot access our online materials. To close this gap, we want to provide five Lenovo Chromebooks, $221 each, to five incredible students. Help us make a difference in our students’ lives and give them the resources needed…

Our Distance Learning and Support Programs

April 14, 2020

Our Foundation Schools staff have been incredible at quickly developing our new distance programming. From math lessons to counseling sessions, our teachers have ensured that our students still feel connected during this uncertain time.  Take a look at what each of our schools have been up to.   

Success Stories

April 2, 2020

Students come to The Foundation Schools with many interests and aspirations. We are honored to showcase the accomplishments of our students and alumni, and to continue to inspire our community. We can’t wait to get back to creating successes for our wonderful students!

 Our Students’ Success

April 2, 2020

  Read about what our students and alumni have accomplished in the sciences, arts, and more! Alumnus Rajon Jackson reflects on his time with The Foundation Schools and how he overcame adversity. We are so proud of the work we have done together and look forward to creating more stories of success in the future!

POSTPONED- 2020 Benefit

March 12, 2020

We have been so overwhelmed by your support and engagement in the celebration of our 45th anniversary. However, unfortunately due to the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, we have made the decision to postpone the event. We look forward to celebrating with you when we are able to reschedule the event at the University of…

Canceled- UMD Hiring Event

March 6, 2020

This event is now canceled.  On-site interviews on March 11! Come and visit our table at Adele H. Stamp Student Union – Grand Ballroom 3972 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742 Career Fair: 9:30-12:00 // On-Site Interviews: 1:00-5:00

Our Winter Newsletter is Here!

March 2, 2020

The Foundation Schools have had a great start to the new year! Come read about an inspirational field trip our students took, how our amazing staff have served each other and their students, and what projects our incredible students have worked on so far.  Click Here to read The Foundation Learning Center’s 2020 Winter Newsletter!…