30 Years of Baltimore Curriculum Project Students, Stories, and Successes
Laura Doherty President and CEO, Baltimore Curriculum Project As we begin 2026, I’m filled with gratitude and pride for all the people who have contributed to making the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) what it is today. From our founder, Dr. Muriel Berkeley, to the early support of Bob Embry of The Abell Foundation, their vision […]
How Evidence-Based Reading and Math Programs Drive Student Success
Educators constantly hear the terms “evidence-based” and “research-based,” but not all educational research is created equal. Education research plays an essential role in improving teaching and learning, but with thousands of studies available, determining credibility is key. What makes research reliable? Reliable research typically meets the following criteria: it is published by credible sources, uses […]
Supporting Educators: The Heart of Baltimore Curriculum Project
Since the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) began in 1996, educator support has been at the heart of our mission. We believe that how well you teach a child equates to how well they learn. I’ve always loved that belief. It’s not about blame, it’s about possibility. It reminds me that teaching is powerful work. That […]
National Principals Month BCP Leader: Matt Hornbeck
To celebrate National Principals’ Month at Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP), we interviewed one of our six amazing Principals from our network of neighborhood conversion charter schools. Matt Hornbeck, Principal of Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA) in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore City, is in his 23rd year at the helm of HHA. He began his tenure […]
The Educational Impact of 30 Years of Restorative Practices
This year, as Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) celebrates 30 years of serving Baltimore’s children and families, I’m reflecting on the many ways BCP has grown. Some of our most meaningful progress has come not from new programs or policies but from a deep cultural shift in our network of six neighborhood conversion charter schools. One […]
Why the Community School Model Matters: 30 Years Committed to Partnerships
For 30 years, the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) has championed the community school mode, an evidence-based approach that transforms public schools into neighborhood hubs offering academic, health, and family support services. Founded in 1996, BCP has partnered with Baltimore City Public Schools, families, and Baltimore’s low-income communities to ensure students thrive not just in the […]
Celebrating 30 Years of the Baltimore Curriculum Project
Committed to Baltimore. Powered by purpose. Focused on the future. This 2025-26 school year marks a milestone for the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) — our 30th anniversary. As I reflect on all we’ve built together, I keep coming back to this: BCP has never been just about running schools. It’s always been about something bigger—about […]
Nurturing Student Success in Math: BCP’s Math Pilot
What’s on the mind of all educators nationwide? The post-pandemic decline in students’ math ability. Last December, the National Assessment of Educational Progress reported that U.S. students are “failing to meet even the lowest level of achievement in math,” and the gap is widening. Closing this critical gap in mathematical skills, confidence, and success has […]
Maryland Needs Restorative Practices in Every School
Solving the complex challenges facing public school education requires comprehensive solutions. In 2021, the Maryland General Assembly enacted the Blueprint for Maryland Schools, comprehensive legislation that, among other systemic change initiatives, will result in about 600 of Maryland’s schools being Community Schools. In my nearly 60 years in public education, I have witnessed the transformational […]
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 […]