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Strong Schools = Strong Neighborhoods: 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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
“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...
Strong Schools = Strong Neighborhoods: City Springs Elementary/Middle School
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...
My First Year as a BCP Teacher: Emily Shapiro, Hampstead Hill Academy
We talked with first-year teacher, Emily Shapiro, as she completed year one as a 1st grade teacher at Hampstead Hill Academy, a Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) neighborhood conversion charter school. She reflected on her journey to the classroom, why she chose...
BCP In the News
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