BCP Community Partner Spotlight: Johns Hopkins Neighborhood Fund
The Johns Hopkins Neighborhood Fund (JHNF), part of Johns Hopkins University’s Community Health Investment program, partners with Wolfe Street Academy (WSA), a Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) neighborhood conversion charter school serving the Upper Fells Point communities. JHNF provides fresh fruits and vegetables to Wolfe Street families in need of healthier food choices. Created in 2007, […]
Q&A With Theresa Braxton, Pimilco Community School Coordinator
Theresa Braxton, Community School Coordinator for Pimlico Elementary / Middle School, is an author, community advocate, and passionate champion of the Park Heights community. Raised in the neighborhood near Pimlico and a former Baltimore Public City Schools teacher, she wrote Momma I Don’t Like My Hair in 2017 and is working on her second book […]
Inside the Classroom: A Look at DI Learning
Since 1996, Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) has brought Direct Instruction (DI) to Baltimore City Public Schools, helping students achieve better outcomes. Developed in the 1960s by Siegfried “Zig” Engelmann, DI is a teaching method that helps student master essential skills for reading. Rooted in the principles of explicit teaching and data-driven instruction, DI emphasizes carefully […]
Hampstead Hill Players Present Finding Nemo, Jr.
On February 13-15, 2025, at Hampstead Hill Academy, the Hampstead Hill Players will present the musical Finding Nemo, Jr. The show is performed and presented by the 4th through 8th grade actors and crew members in the afterschool club. It represents hundreds of hours of dedication and work since October, 2024, when the club called […]
Elected Officials Visit BCP Schools
Over the past few months, several elected officials and one former Baltimore City Mayor visited Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) schools to share their experiences and civic leadership journeys and inspire the next generation of leaders. Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates visited Frederick Elementary School to talk with 4th and 5th graders during the […]
Three BCP Schools Get Charter Renewals
Congratulations to three of our Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) neighborhood conversion charter schools on their recent successful charter renewals. On January 14, 2025, the Baltimore City Public School Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to renew the charters for City Springs Elementary / Middle School for five more years, and for three more years, Govans Elementary […]
Seth Cunningham, WSA, Class of 2021
Meet the BCP Board Member: Nakeya Houlton
This month, we showcase our newest board member, Pimlico Elementary / Middle School parent Nakeya Houlton. Welcome to the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) Board of Directors, Nakeya! How did you learn about BCP and the opportunity to join the Board? I joined the board in November. My family and I recently relocated from New York. […]
Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student? Gala 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun, competition, and philanthropy at Baltimore Curriculum Project’s annual “Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student?” Gala. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, starting at 5:30 PM at The Baltimore Museum of Industry, located at 1415 Key Hwy. The spirited evening features an […]
Leading Minds 2025
In 2008, Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) first convened local and national experts to engage on issues affecting Baltimore City students. Called Leading Minds: Challenging Conversations on Public Education, the annual symposia challenges conventional wisdom through hard conversations that consider the complexity of education policy and prioritize lasting solutions over quick fixes. The 2025 Leading Minds […]