The Role and Impact of Assistant Principals on School Culture and Achievement
Each Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) neighborhood conversion charter school has a team of school leaders, including Assistant Principals, who help to ensure a thriving school culture and climate. The Assistant Principals, seasoned educators and former classroom teachers, oversee a myriad of daily tasks and issues in support of Principals, teachers, staff, students, families, and community […]
Frederick Elementary Tackles Student Attendance
Chronic student absenteeism continues to be a national challenge post-pandemic at all levels of public education. Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) neighborhood conversion charter schools are tackling the issue head-on with innovative, family-centered initiatives. Collaborating with each school’s Community School Coordinator to work individually with families at risk for chronic absenteeism and focusing on BCP-wide professional […]
Meet the “Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student” Gala Student & Celebrity Contestants
BCP Annual Fundraiser Brings Fun, Friendly Competition, and Community Together at the Baltimore Museum of Industry On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) invites the community to its annual “Are You Smarter than a BCP Student” Gala, an evening filled with excitement, intellect, and heart. Over 300 guests—including BCP leaders, educators, board […]
Q&A with Rob Salley, Chair of City Schools Commissioners and BCP Panelist
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Robert “Rob” Salley, Chair of the Baltimore City Public Schools Commissioners, will be one of three celebrity contestants for Baltimore Curriculum Project’s (BCP) “Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student?” Mr. Salley brings his vast expertise to the event, as a former City Schools teacher, as Deputy Director for WestEd, […]
Hampstead Hill Academy Celebrates Grand Opening of Newstead Gym
After a year of construction—and a fair amount of classroom improvisation—Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA) proudly opened its brand-new Newstead Gym with a ribbon cutting ceremony and community celebration on April 9, 2025. The 9,545-square-foot facility includes a modern gymnasium with spectator seating, a new classroom, and upgraded student restrooms. Designed to support physical education, school […]
Frederick’s Green Team Leads Sustainability Efforts
The Frederick Elementary School (FES) Green Team, the after school environmental club that oversees the school’s garden, has a new school greening initiative: composting. The students are promoting sustainable environmental practices to enhance the soil and plant quality of the FES Teaching Garden by composting from the school’s fruit and vegetable program to reduce waste […]
Meet the BCP Board Member: John Bullock
Baltimore City Councilman John Bullock, Ph.D., who represents the 9th district of West and Southwest Baltimore, has been a Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) Board member since 2017. We talked to him about serving Baltimore’s school-aged children and their families and his love of educating the next generation of civic leaders as a political science professor […]
Strong Schools as Catalysts for Neighborhood Renewal: Govans Elementary School
We continue our series of exploring how each of the strong schools in the network of Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) neighborhood conversion charter schools plays a vital role in the revitalization of communities. In April, we explore the anchor role and impact that Govans Elementary School (GES) is having on the greater Govans area in […]
Govans’ Diamond Girls Fashion Show Recognized by the National Council of Negro Women
Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student – Platinum Donors
Thank you to our generous Platinum level donors for the 2025 Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) “Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student?” gala on May 15 at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Each of these wonderful partners is continuing its Platinum-level ($5,000 and above) for the second year in a row. We remain deeply grateful […]