BCP Premieres Documentary & First-Ever Impact Report
As part of its year-long 30th anniversary celebration, Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP, Maryland’s oldest charter school operator) debuted a new short film and Impact Report highlighting BCP’s history and impact on Baltimore City public school education since 1996. The documentary, produced by Zinnia Films, premiered at the 2026 “Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student?” […]
BCP Wraps Up Volunteer Days of Service with Govans International Day
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) wrapped up its yearlong Volunteer Days of Service program with a fun celebration of community and diversity at Govans Elementary School’s fifth annual International Day on May 2, 2026. More than 15 volunteers joined Govans Elementary’s’ students, families, educators, and community partners through the Volunteer Days […]
City Springs’ 7th Grade & Terrapins in the Classroom
Every August, hatchling diamondback terrapin hatchlings are carefully collected from Poplar Island in the Chesapeake Bay by the National Aquarium. These tiny turtles join classrooms across Maryland to be raised, cared for, and observed in a fun, hands-on deep-dive lesson on biology, animal science, and conservation. The National Aquarium’s Terrapins in the Classroom program brings […]
Celebrating the Heart of Our Schools: Teacher Appreciation Week at Baltimore Curriculum Project
Every day across the six schools supported by Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP), more than 300 teachers and staff members show up with one shared purpose: helping Baltimore students thrive. During Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated May 4–8, we paused to recognize the extraordinary individuals who make our schools vibrant places of learning, growth, creativity, and care […]
Govans Celebrates Earth Week
Govans Elementary School spent the week of April 20-24, 2026, celebrating Earth Week, rather than just one day on Earth Day, April 22. Coordinated by Ms. St. Germain and Ms. Kelley, students enjoyed various activities that focused on sustainability, environmentalism, and being good stewards of the planet and of their school community. Thanks, Govans, for […]
City Springs Leadership Academy
Giving students opportunities to lead and grow is as critical as providing a nourishing academic environment. Each Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) neighborhood conversion charter school provides intentional leadership development. Last year, City Springs Elementary/Middle School designed a new initiative, Leadership Academy, to give 7th and 8th graders a chance to develop their leadership skills and […]
BCP Volunteer Day of Service: City Springs House Competition
City Springs Elementary/Middle School hosted a spirited House Competition during its Volunteer Day of Service, creating a fun, high-energy experience that brought students together through teamwork, friendly competition, and school pride. This event was part of the Baltimore Curriculum Project’s 30th anniversary, with every BCP neighborhood conversion charter school hosting its own Volunteer Day of […]
Celebrating National Librarians’ Week with Jillian Zarra, Frederick’s Library Specialist
National Library Week is April 19-25, 2026, but Jillian Zarra, the Library Specialist for Frederick Elementary School (FES) for nine years, celebrates her passion for growing young readers year-round. Her library is a place of books, plants, discovery, creation (she has a maker space), and learning well beyond the pages. We talked with her about […]
Welcome, Dr. Jermaine Dawson, Incoming CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) is pleased to welcome Dr. Jermaine Dawson, the newly appointed CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, BCP’s educational partner. Dr. Dawson officially begins his role on July 1, 2026, succeeding Dr. Sonja Santelises, who has led City Schools for the past decade. He is already transitioning into the role, shadowing Dr. […]
Q&A With Jessy DeSantis, Celebrity Panelist, Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student?
For this year’s 30th anniversary celebration of the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP), Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student? (AYS) annual gala, has a few firsts: The first-ever awards given at the AYS gala The premiere of the first-ever documentary about BCP’s history and impact The first-ever BCP Impact Report unveiled at the event, and […]