New Direct Instruction Podcast Launched by Dr. Zach Groshell
This month marked the launch of an exciting new podcast series sponsored by the National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI), aimed at providing invaluable insights into the world of Direct Instruction (DI). Hosted by esteemed educator and parent, Dr. Zach Groshell, this series promises to be a beacon of knowledge for educators, parents, and anyone […]
What’s Happening in Our Schools? 100 Days
In February, each Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) school recognizes a calendar milestone by celebrating 100 days of school. With lessons in math and technology and several fun dress-up days as centenarians, BCP students, faculty, and staff made it a memorable milestone of learning. Photo gallery of 100 Day Fun
Gregory Rosario, HHA, Class of 2016
Gregory Rosario, Hampstead Hill Academy, Class of 2016 Attended: Hampstead Hill Academy, K – 8th Grade Activities: baseball, debate, stage crew High School: Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Class of 2020 Activities: Ingenuity Project, focus on advanced placement, 14 AP classes total College: University of Maryland, College Park, Class of 2024 Banneker Key Scholar, full merit scholarship […]
BCP Community Partner Spotlight: Middle Grades Partnership
Partners play a significant role in helping the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) meet our mission and the missions of our six neighborhood conversion charter schools. Each partner, especially our overarching partner, Baltimore City Public Schools, is integral to the success of the BCP family of students, faculty/staff, and parents. This month, we celebrate Middle Grades […]
Govans’ LEGO Robotics Team Advances to State Tournament
The Govans Elementary School Dragon Designers have advanced to the Maryland State FIRST LEGO League Tournament for the sixth consecutive year in a row. On February 3, 2024, at the Qualifying FIRST LEGO League Tournament, they were awarded the second place Champion’s Award, the highest award presented. The Dragons – named for Govan’s school mascot, […]
Meet the BCP Board Member: Mo Jishi
Mohannad “Mo” Jishi, Executive Vice President at M&T Bank, first became involved with Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) as a neighbor of Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA). He began volunteering in 2013 through Business Volunteers Maryland’s PENCIL Affiliate Program, helping Principal Matt Hornbeck develop a decisioning tool to help align investments with HHA’s goal of graduating distinguished […]
2024 Brenda Kahn Memorial Award for Educational Excellence
Each year, the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) selects a BCP teacher from its six, neighborhood conversion charter schools as the recipient of the Brenda Kahn Memorial Award for Educational Excellence. BCP Principals nominate potential awardees for demonstrating the qualities exemplified by the late Brenda Kahn, who had an extensive career with Baltimore City Public Schools […]
How BCP Helps Students With School Choice and Next Steps
School choice for middle and high school students in Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) is designed to provide families with options and flexibility in selecting the educational environment that best meets the needs and preferences of their children. City Schools offers families a diverse range of educational options including traditional public schools, charter schools, […]
What’s Happening in BCP Schools? Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our network of Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) schools celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. throughout the month of January. History lessons infused with social justice, art projects, books about Dr. King’s accomplishments and hopes for the future helped to inspire our students’ dreams. Two schools’ examples of MLK Day projects […]
Food for Life at Hampstead Hill Academy
Food for Life is part of the curriculum at three Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) schools: City Springs Elementary / Middle School, Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA), and Pimlico Elementary / Middle School. Based on a national, award-winning program created by the nonprofit Food Studies Institute, Food for Life is an experiential food education program that teaches […]