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: […]
Wolfe Street Educators Attend National NWEA Conference
Professional development is a cornerstone of Baltimore Curriculum Project’s (BCP) approach to supporting educators. Each year, BCP educators attend the national conference for the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), the educational assessments and professional development best known for creating the MAP Growth test (Measures of Academic Progress), used by BCP. The NWEA Fusion 2026, held June […]
From Academic Coach to Assistant Principal: Pimlico’s Keith Tabor
Keith Tabor first joined Pimlico Elementary/Middle School (PEMS) in 2021 as an Opportunity Culture Multi Classroom leader for Math. He became an Academic Coach, partnering with new and veteran classroom teachers at PEMS to improve teaching skills and classroom strategies and instruction, a key role in each Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) school. For the coming […]
Facility Improvements at Baltimore Curriculum Project Schools
At Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP), great schools start with great learning environments. This summer, BCP is investing in facility improvements across its network to create safer, more welcoming, and inspiring spaces where students and staff can thrive. Here’s a look at what’s happening across our schools. City Springs Elementary/Middle School Exciting progress continues on the […]
HHA and WSA Celebrate Culture and Community
Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) embraces the diversity of Baltimore across its network of six neighborhood conversion charter schools. Throughout the year, BCP schools celebrate the cultures, traditions, and experiences that make their communities unique, creating opportunities for students and families to learn from and connect with one another. That spirit was on full display at […]
Govans Elementary’s Generational Graduates
This year’s closing ceremony for Govans Elementary School’s 5th grade class was more than a celebration of students moving on to middle school; it was a powerful reminder of the lasting relationships that define great schools. Among the families honoring their rising 6th graders were Shada Phillips and her daughter London and Darranetta Daivs and […]
Community Partner Spotlight: Sisters Circle
Heather Harvison knows great mentoring when she sees it. She grew up watching her mother help to lead an alliance of faith communities in Greater Homewood that partnered with Baltimore City Public Schools. In 1999, her mother introduced her to Principal Irma Johnson at Dallas F. Nicholas Elementary School, who encouraged Harvison to volunteer at […]