Restoration of Peely Wheely, Wolfe Street’s Historic Sculpture
Since 1978, the large, whimsical bronze sculpture, Peely Wheely, has greeted Wolfe Street Academy (WSA) students and visitors alike with its Seussian characters, perfect for an elementary school. This November, Peely Wheely underwent a multi-pronged conservation effort designed to ensure its cherished spot in front of WSA for decades to come. Artist Jim Paulsen, who […]
BCP Leaders on the National Stage
This fall, several Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) leaders attended national conferences of top educators across the country or led programs for emerging educational leaders. We asked them to summarize a few takeaways from their experiences. Harold S. Henry, Jr., Chief of SchoolsAttended The Council of the Great City Schools annual fall conference in San Diego, […]
GivingTuesday, November 28th
The Impact of Parent Involvement: Hampstead Hill PTO President Jill Vasbinder Morrison
On November 17, 2023, Jill Vasbinder Morrison, Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) President, received the Baltimore Family Alliance 2023 “Parent of the Year” Award at the BFA Stoop Soirée: Charm City Gala. Jill was recognized for her tireless volunteer service at HHA for the past eight years. A Baltimore School for the […]
2023 BCP Holiday Art Contest
For the second year in a row, Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) sponsored a student art contest for our upcoming holiday card that will be sent to BCP donors and supporters. The contest provides an opportunity for our students to showcase their artistic talents and creativity. The contest was open to all BCP students from Kindergarten […]
Community Partner Spotlight: Lifebridge Health
There are numerous partnerships with community organizations across the Baltimore region that enable the work and mission of the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) and its thriving network of six neighborhood conversion charter schools. Every community partner, especially our overarching partner, Baltimore City Public Schools, is integral to the success of the BCP family of students, […]
Djily Seck, GES, Class of 2020
GOVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2020 Attended Pre-K- 5th Grade Activities: Played soccer, was a member of the chess clubs, and part of Bridges since age 9. MIDDLE SCHOOL: Hamilton Middle School, Ingenuity Project CURRENTLY ATTENDING: Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Class of 2027 Ingenuity Project Plays basketball, runs track WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOVANS MEMORY? Govans […]
Wolfe Street Academy’s New Website
In November, Wolfe Street Academy, part of Baltimore Curriculum Project’s (BCP) network of six neighborhood charter schools, launched its brand-new website! After months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to officially share it with you. www.wolfestreetacademy.org The website, designed by Kalix Marketing Group in collaboration with Wolfe Street Academy’s Principal Mark Gaither, refreshes […]
WJZ-TV Partners with City Springs’ Student Broadcasters
City Springs Middle School students are learning the craft of broadcasting, with a little help from some Baltimore pros. On October 26, 2023, 11 student broadcasters, each an 8th Grade student at City Springs Elementary / Middle School, began their broadcasting careers under the guidance of several City Springs educators and a few of Baltimore’s […]
Meet the BCP Board: Danisha Allen, MD
Dr. Danisha Allen, a BCP Board Member since February 2017, is a pathologist with Lifebridge Health and St. Agnes Hospital. Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) recently spoke with her about her joy in giving back to Baltimore City Public Schools, which educated her. Q: What does it mean to you to serve on the BCP board? […]