News and Press
2025 Robert Benjamin Excellence in Direct Instruction Reading Award Winners
Congratulations to Juwariyah Saboor, 1st Grade Teacher at Pimlico Elementary/Middle School, and Brianna Spady, 4th and 5th Grade Teacher at Wolfe Street Academy, on winning the Robert Benjamin Excellence in Direct Instruction Reading Award for the 2024-2025 school...
All BCP Pre-Ks Are Now MSDE-Accredited
In May and June, the Pre-Kindergarten programs at City Springs Elementary / Middle and Hampstead Hill Academy received Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) accreditation. This impressive achievement means that all six of the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP)...
BCP Community Spotlight: Hi Neighbor! Program
In 2021, the first grade teachers at the Church of the Redeemer Parish Day School and Govans Elementary School wanted to create a way to build community. The schools, located a little over a mile apart in North Baltimore, collaborated on the Hi Neighbor! Program, a...
BCP Celebrates Cultures and Global Spirit
In a vibrant celebration of diversity and cultural heritage, several Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) schools hosted International and Multicultural Days this May, turning schools into colorful hubs of global exploration and unity. Festivities included deeper...
BCP Schools as Neighborhood Catalysts: Hampstead Hill Academy
There is no better example of how strong schools create strong neighborhoods than in Canton. Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA) embodies a broader national trend in which high-performing public schools are reversing the traditional "suburban flight" pattern. Cities like...
BCP Board Meeting Recap: Key Updates and School Progress
On June 5, 2025, the BCP Board of Directors held its final meeting of the school year at Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA) and via Zoom. The meeting included a tour of the newly completed Newstead Gymnasium at HHA, along with updates on finances, school performance,...
BCP Community Spotlight: St. Vincent de Paul Church
The St. Vincent de Paul Church has been serving the families and community members in East Baltimore since 1841. Baltimore’s oldest parish church in continuous use, St. Vincent de Paul Church – fondly known as “St. V.’s” – also has a deep history of serving the...
“Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student” 2025
The 13th annual Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) gala “Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student? on May 15, 2025, brought together 300+ BCP teachers, administrators, board members, supporters and Baltimore leaders to cheer on the guests of honor: six BCP students and...
Preventing Summer Learning Loss
By Maura Colleen Farrall, BCP Lead Academic Coach Summer break is a wonderful time for kids to relax, explore new interests, and recharge after a busy school year. But it’s also a time when many students experience a setback in their academic skills, especially in...
New Vans for Frederick and Pimlico
Students at Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) neighborhood conversion charter schools are on the move—literally! This spring, BCP proudly unveiled three new school vans, bringing a fresh burst of energy and opportunity to Frederick Elementary School and Pimlico...
Meet the BCP Board Member: Thiru Vignarajah
Thiru Vignarajah, a former federal and city prosecutor, Deputy Attorney General of Maryland, and litigation partner at DLA Piper, joined the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) Board of Trustees 15 years ago. He recently shared with BCP why helping to shepherd...
Renewing Transformation: City Springs Elementary / Middle School and the Perkins Somerset Oldtown Neighborhood
We continue our examination of the impact Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) neighborhood conversion charter schools are having on the redevelopment and regrowth of underserved neighborhoods across Baltimore with the historic City Springs Elementary/Middle School and...
BCP In the News
Check out recent media mentions of the Baltimore Curriculum Project.
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WMAR-2 NEWS
Matt Hornbeck, Principal of Hampstead Hill Academy, was interviewed about the negative impact of social media on teenagers and HHA’s strategies to address this important issue.
Today Show
BALTIMORE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Hampstead Hill Academy broke ground on April 18, 2024 for an exciting expansion and renovation project to benefit the school and the Southeast Baltimore community.
Baltimore Magazine
Ego Nwodim, SNL star and Baltimore native, is partnering with BCP to teach educators and students improv skills to use as problem-solving and life skills. Baltimore Magazine featured her work with BCP in its annual GameChangers issue.