Q&A With WYPR’s Tom Hall, Emcee, Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student?
It’s no secret that Tom Hall is great with a microphone. For ten years, he’s been the host of Midday, WYPR’s Edward R. Murrow Award-winning program on what matters most to Maryland. On April 30, 2026, Mr. Hall takes the mic for the third year in a row as emcee for Baltimore Curriculum Project’s (BCP) […]
Meet the 2026 Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student? Contestants
This year’s Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student? Gala celebrates 30 years of impact by the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) and the people and communities that have helped shape our schools along the way. On April 30, 2026, at the Maryland Science Center, BCP students and community leaders come together for a fun, fast-paced […]
Frederick 3rd Grade Meets Best-selling Author Kate Messner
In March, New York Times best-selling author, Kate Messner, visited Frederick Elementary School for a very special event. The author of more than fifty books for young readers, including The Next President, the Over and Under series, the History Smashers series, and more, Kate is the recipient of the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people. […]
Community Partner Spotlight: Baltimore Fridge Network
As community schools, each of the six Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) neighborhood conversion charter schools provide a wide range of services beyond academics to their students and families. From food pantries to free uniforms to healthcare and parent support groups and other outreach, services vary from school to school, but the goal remains the same: […]
Making Music at Baltimore Curriculum Project
March is National Music in Our Schools Month, which recognizes the importance of music in education. Research has long shown that learning about music, playing an instrument, and singing improve students’ academic, social development, and well-being. Quite simply, it primes young brains for learning. At Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP), students enjoy a robust music program […]
BCP Grads Going Places: Hanna Jillson, Hampstead Hill Alumna
Hanna Jilson’s K-8th grade experience at Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA) set the stage for her achievements at Baltimore City College, the University of Maryland, and now, an exciting career in healthcare. We spoke to her about her journey from HHA and the impact it continued to have. HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY, K-8th grade Involved in Leaders […]
BCP Board of Directors March Meeting Highlights
The Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting on March 12, 2026, at Pimlico Elementary/Middle School, bringing together board members and staff to review key updates across the network and celebrate progress at Pimlico. Pimlico Highlights Principal Nneka Warren shared highlights from the school year, including an important milestone: Pimlico recently […]
Celebrating Literacy: Read Across America Week at BCP Schools
Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) schools came alive with excitement as students and staff celebrated Read Across America Week (March 2-6), honoring the birthday of beloved author Dr. Seuss. Across our schools, classrooms were filled with creative activities that brought reading to life. Govans Elementary It takes a village to raise a reader, and our community […]
The Power of Reading: A Q&A With Mr. Obianwu at City Springs
Akosa Obianwu, City Springs Elementary/Middle School’s newest Community Liaison with community partner Elev8 Baltimore, taps into one of his favorite family traditions – reading – to inspire student and parent engagement at City Springs. The goal of his position, which began last August, is to implement targeted community engagement strategies with City Springs families to […]
Celebrating Black History Month at Baltimore Curriculum Project Schools
Throughout February, schools across Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) came together to honor Black History Month—a time dedicated to celebrating the richness of Black culture, history, and the many contributions that have shaped our world. Across the six BCP network charter schools, Black History Month was celebrated with creativity, pride, and purpose. From classroom projects and […]