Sometimes career paths come full circle. Bernarda Kwaw, Principal at Govans Elementary School, has very fond memories of her days as a teacher and assistant principal at Collington Square Elementary School, one of Baltimore Curriculum Project’s (BCP) former neighborhood conversion charter schools. Her former students hold a special place in her heart. This month, while

Govans Elementary School has something exciting to celebrate: a brand-new school van! The addition of the van will make it easier for students to participate in the many opportunities that extend learning beyond the school day while giving the school greater flexibility to transport students safely and efficiently. The new Ford Transit van can hold

This year’s closing ceremony for Govans Elementary School’s 5th grade class was more than a celebration of students moving on to middle school; it was a powerful reminder of the lasting relationships that define great schools. Among the families honoring their rising 6th graders were Shada Phillips and her daughter London and Darranetta Daivs and

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) wrapped up its yearlong Volunteer Days of Service program with a fun celebration of community and diversity at Govans Elementary School’s fifth annual International Day on May 2, 2026. More than 15 volunteers joined Govans Elementary’s’ students, families, educators, and community partners through the Volunteer Days

Govans Elementary School spent the week of April 20-24, 2026, celebrating Earth Week, rather than just one day on Earth Day, April 22. Coordinated by Ms. St. Germain and Ms. Kelley, students enjoyed various activities that focused on sustainability, environmentalism, and being good stewards of the planet and of their school community. Thanks, Govans, for

For several years, Loyola University Maryland (Loyola) has partnered with the Govans Elementary School (GES) community in numerous ways. Each semester, 25-plus Loyola early education majors serve as regular tutors in GES classes and afterschool, while other students from the university have helped GES artists reimagine a historic landmark public sculpture.   An ongoing connection

Govans Elementary School, part of the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) network of neighborhood conversion charter schools, celebrated American Education Week in November. The week includes visits from school by mothers, fathers, and guardians, community partners, and for the much-anticipated Career Day, a host of adults and mentors representing various jobs. This year, WJZ-TV broadcast from

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, an effort to bring awareness to school communities about the effects of bullying and how to prevent it. With Restorative Practices at the center of each of the six Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) neighborhood conversion charter schools, BCP educators and staff create a safe, supportive learning environment. BCP school

At Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP), we believe that schools are more than places to learn—they are community anchors. This has been foundational for BCP for three decades.  Since 1996, we have focused on offering the best instructional method we knew – Direct Instruction. When BCP became a charter school operator, we focused intentionally on converting

2,446 books. That’s a lot of books circulated to the students at Govans Elementary School (GES) for the 2024-25 school year – nearly 70% of GES’s entire library collection.  It was also the 4th highest circulation in all of Baltimore City for Bibliovation Circulations.  “This is a remarkable achievement and a direct reflection of your