BCP Moves Forward in Strategic Plan Creation
At the Baltimore Curriculum Project’s Board of Directors meeting on December 7, 2023, board members and BCP administrators and staff continued their focus on developing a new BCP strategic plan. This plan will guide BCP’s operational endeavors for the next three years. BCP has been working with EdScale, a strategic plan firm that consults with […]
Wolfe Street Coders Participate in National Hour of Code Day
On December 8th, excited, engaged 2nd through 5th grade Wolfe Street Academy (WSA) students packed into the school cafeteria to participate in the online National Hour of Code program, now a hallmark of Computer Science Education Week. WSA coders joined the 100 million or so students worldwide who enjoyed Hour of Code, a free program […]
Restoration of Peely Wheely, Wolfe Street’s Historic Sculpture
Since 1978, the large, whimsical bronze sculpture, Peely Wheely, has greeted Wolfe Street Academy (WSA) students and visitors alike with its Seussian characters, perfect for an elementary school. This November, Peely Wheely underwent a multi-pronged conservation effort designed to ensure its cherished spot in front of WSA for decades to come. Artist Jim Paulsen, who […]
GivingTuesday, November 28th
The Impact of Parent Involvement: Hampstead Hill PTO President Jill Vasbinder Morrison
On November 17, 2023, Jill Vasbinder Morrison, Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) President, received the Baltimore Family Alliance 2023 “Parent of the Year” Award at the BFA Stoop Soirée: Charm City Gala. Jill was recognized for her tireless volunteer service at HHA for the past eight years. A Baltimore School for the […]
2023 BCP Holiday Art Contest
For the second year in a row, Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) sponsored a student art contest for our upcoming holiday card that will be sent to BCP donors and supporters. The contest provides an opportunity for our students to showcase their artistic talents and creativity. The contest was open to all BCP students from Kindergarten […]
Community Partner Spotlight: Lifebridge Health
There are numerous partnerships with community organizations across the Baltimore region that enable the work and mission of the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) and its thriving network of six neighborhood conversion charter schools. Every community partner, especially our overarching partner, Baltimore City Public Schools, is integral to the success of the BCP family of students, […]
Djily Seck, GES, Class of 2020
GOVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2020 Attended Pre-K- 5th Grade Activities: Played soccer, was a member of the chess clubs, and part of Bridges since age 9. MIDDLE SCHOOL: Hamilton Middle School, Ingenuity Project CURRENTLY ATTENDING: Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Class of 2027 Ingenuity Project Plays basketball, runs track WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOVANS MEMORY? Govans […]
Wolfe Street Academy’s New Website
In November, Wolfe Street Academy, part of Baltimore Curriculum Project’s (BCP) network of six neighborhood charter schools, launched its brand-new website! After months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to officially share it with you. www.wolfestreetacademy.org The website, designed by Kalix Marketing Group in collaboration with Wolfe Street Academy’s Principal Mark Gaither, refreshes […]
WJZ-TV Partners with City Springs’ Student Broadcasters
City Springs Middle School students are learning the craft of broadcasting, with a little help from some Baltimore pros. On October 26, 2023, 11 student broadcasters, each an 8th Grade student at City Springs Elementary / Middle School, began their broadcasting careers under the guidance of several City Springs educators and a few of Baltimore’s […]