Happy First Day of School, BCP!
Students across Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) schools returned to classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year, ready for another year of learning, growth, and community. We’re excited for the possibilities and potential this year holds! Enjoy the photos from the first days: City Springs Elementary/Middle School Frederick Elementary School Govans Elementary School Hampstead Hill Academy Pimlico […]
Hampstead Hill Students Explore Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands
In June, 40 members of the Hampstead Hill Academy community traveled to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands, including 27 students across grades 6-8. Part of the school’s summer educational travel experience, this nine-day adventure provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore another culture, country, and some of the world’s most unique wildlife. Organized through EF Educational […]
Back-to-School Events Celebrate the New School Year
The excitement of a new school year is in the air across Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP! All six BCP schools hosted back-to-school events to welcome new and returning students and families and kick off the 2026–2027 school year. These events gave families a chance to meet school staff, reconnect with their school communities, and get […]
Educator Connections: City Springs’ Ms. Jackson and Govans’ Principal Bernarda Kwaw
Sometimes career paths come full circle. Bernarda Kwaw, Principal at Govans Elementary School, has very fond memories of her days as a teacher and assistant principal at Collington Square Elementary School, one of Baltimore Curriculum Project’s (BCP) former neighborhood conversion charter schools. Her former students hold a special place in her heart. This month, while […]
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 […]