BCP Community Partner Spotlight: Johns Hopkins Neighborhood Fund
The Johns Hopkins Neighborhood Fund (JHNF), part of Johns Hopkins University’s Community Health Investment program, partners with Wolfe Street Academy (WSA), a Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) neighborhood conversion charter school serving the Upper Fells Point communities. JHNF provides fresh fruits and vegetables to Wolfe Street families in need of healthier food choices. Created in 2007, […]
New Wolfe Street Mural Celebrates Community Roots
The Wolfe Street Academy (WSA) playground took flight in late summer and fall as WSA parent and artist Jessy DeSantis created a new mural on the playground wall at the elementary school. The stunning visuals—two children laugh and interact with three colorful birds—are engaging to the PreK-5th graders who play ball and various games each […]
BCP Schools Receive Increased Maryland Star Ratings
On Dec 3, 2024, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released its annual practice of assigning star ratings to public schools, providing a clear, accessible way for parents, students, and the community to assess school performance. The ratings are based on multiple indicators, including academic achievement, student growth, progress in closing achievement gaps, and […]
Wolfe Street Gets Out the (Mock) Vote
Teaching civic engagement is sweet at Wolfe Street Academy. To teach civic engagement and the democratic process of primaries and elections, Wolfe Street held its first-ever mock election using candy as “candidates”, which made it fun and relatable for the students. Julie Kurland Simhi, LCSW-C, Wolfe Street’s Counselor, created the mock election process to help […]
Celebrating Principal Gaither’s 20 Years at Wolfe Street Academy
October is Principal’s Month, a time to celebrate the leaders who make the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) schools the wonderful places they are for students to thrive and families to flourish. This school year, we’re celebrating one of our own: Mark Gaither, Principal of Wolfe Street Academy, who is in his 20th year as Principal. […]
Peely Wheely Sculpture Rededication at Wolfe Street
On the morning of September 17, 2024, a group of educators, students, parents, neighbors, restoration specialists, and artist Jim Paulsen gathered around the whimsical Peely Wheely sculpture in front of Wolfe Street Academy (WSA) to rededicate the iconic piece of Baltimore public art. In 1978, a similar group stood in front of the then-new statue […]
Wolfe Street parent designs mural to represent cultural diversity
Wolfe Street Academy parent and artist Jessy DeSantis has created a new mural that captures the school’s inclusive, diverse culture. Watch WMAR2News’ coverage for a first look at this beautiful work of public art.
Govans, Frederick, Pimlico, and Wolfe Street PreK Accreditation
Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) is dedicated to the success of every student. A strong foundation for learning begins in the earliest grades. BCP is proud to announce that the first four of our six neighborhood conversion public charter schools achieved a new level of MSDE Accreditation for our Pre Kindergarten programs. Frederick Elementary School, Govans […]
Community Partner Spotlight: Live Baltimore
The dozens of community organizations and nonprofits that support the work and vision of the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) are essential partners to ensuring that BCP fulfills its promise as Maryland’s oldest and largest operator of neighborhood conversion charter schools. Few partners understand the foundational value of having a thriving community school as the anchor […]
12th Annual “Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student” a Great Success!
On a perfect spring evening on the Baltimore waterfront, on May 13, 2024, Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) celebrated its 12th “Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student?” annual gala. Held at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, the event welcomed over 200 attendees, which included sponsors, friends, BCP board members and many BCP administrators, faculty, and […]