BCP Schools Recognized at Baltimore City’s 2026-27 School Year Kickoff
The 2026–27 school year officially got underway for Baltimore City school leaders on August 13, as principals from across Baltimore gathered at Port Discovery Children’s Museum for a kickoff event with the new Baltimore City Public Schools CEO, Dr. Jermaine Dawson. While reflecting on progress made over the past year and looking ahead to the […]
BCP Welcomes New Educators with New Teacher Training
Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) welcomed its newest educators with a week of comprehensive professional learning designed to prepare them for success from day one in the classroom. Held August 3-7, 2026, at Govans Elementary School, BCP’s annual New Educator Summer Institute (NESI) brought together new teachers and instructional staff from across the network’s six neighborhood […]
Baltimore Curriculum Project Welcomes New Team Members
As Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) prepares for another exciting school year, we are pleased to welcome three new members to our headquarters team. Our central office staff supports all six BCP schools by providing leadership, coaching, and resources that help students and educators succeed. Nora Hogan, Director of Academic Coaching and Development Nora will lead […]
Govans Elementary’s New School Van
Govans Elementary School has something exciting to celebrate: a brand-new school van! The addition of the van will make it easier for students to participate in the many opportunities that extend learning beyond the school day while giving the school greater flexibility to transport students safely and efficiently. The new Ford Transit van can hold […]
City Springs Student Receives National Excellence in Education Award
Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) is proud to celebrate Carli Crowner, a sixth grade student at City Springs Elementary/Middle School, for receiving the 2026 Carnine–McRoberts Student Improvement Award from the National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI). Presented as part of the 2026 NIFDI Excellence in Education Awards, the Carnine–McRoberts Student Improvement Award recognizes students from across […]
5 Years of Progress for BCP Schools MCAP Results
Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) students across all six neighborhood conversion charter schools continue to make meaningful academic progress, as demonstrated by five years of Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) results. Since 2022, BCP schools have made measurable gains in both English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics. The 2025–26 MCAP results represent another important milestone in […]
BCP Educators Attend 2026 NIFDI National Conference
During July 20–25, 2026, 20 teachers and school staff representing all six Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) schools traveled to Eugene, Oregon, to attend the National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI) National Conference. The annual conference brings together educators from across the country to deepen their understanding of Direct Instruction (DI) through hands-on workshops, model lessons, […]
Today’s Charter School Trends: How Baltimore Curriculum Project Measures Up
Charter school enrollment hit a record this past school year: nearly 4 million students nationwide attend a charter school, according to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NCSC). Public schools nationwide still retain the majority of the approximately 53.74 million Pre-K through 12th grade students in the United States (U.S. Census data), but NCSC […]
BCP Grads Going Places: Cortez Brown
City Springs Elementary/Middle School, Class of 2022 Cortez Brown, a proud graduate of City Springs Elementary/Middle School, Class of 2022, is a shining example of what it means to be a BCP scholar, leader, and changemaker. BCP School Experience Cortez attended City Springs Elementary/Middle School, where he built a strong academic foundation and developed the […]
BCP Grads Going Places: Celebrating the Class of 2026
Every graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Across Baltimore Curriculum Project’s six schools, our Class of 2026 graduates celebrated years of hard work, perseverance, and growth as they crossed the stage surrounded by proud families, dedicated educators, and supportive communities. Watch the 2026 graduation video, “BCP Grads Going Places: […]