Celebrating excellence in storytelling and student-centered communications, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter has nominated three Baltimore City Public Schools video productions for Emmy Awards.
Available to watch on City Schools TV, the videos nominated by category are as follows:
DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - LONG FORM CONTENT: “Baer is a place where hope lives” featuring The William S. Baer School
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - LONG FORM CONTENT: ‘”City Forever,” a short documentary by the Student Media Team
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - SHORT FORM CONTENT: “CTE Pathways | Print Education at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School”
These videos will compete against other industry professionals in the region.
Of note, one of the productions, “City Forever” was created by City Schools Student Media Team and had previously been accepted by and screened at Baltimore Public Media’s New/Next Film Festival in October 2025. See below for more information about each of our nominees.
“Baer is a place where hope lives” | The William S. Baer School
The William S. Baer School is a separate public day school serving students with a variety of complex needs and disabilities. For over 90 years, the Baer School has served its students with pride. In this video, hear from some of the teachers, support staff, and students as they reflect on what makes Baer so special. Places like Baer are essential as we look to care for all students in Baltimore City Public Schools. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fRCyyls0W4
“City Forever” | A short documentary by the Student Media Team
Looking forward and looking backward, Baltimore City College prepares to temporarily relocate to the University of Baltimore while the infamous “Castle on the Hill” undergoes its first extensive renovation in 100 years.
This film was created by the Student Media Team of Baltimore City Public Schools. The Student Media Team met weekly from January – May 2025. The team was comprised of seven students from five schools across Baltimore City: Makayli Garcia (Baltimore City College ‘28), Carlos Lopez (Baltimore Polytechnic Institute ‘27), Baron Foreman (Baltimore School for the Arts ‘26), Kayla Hammonds (Baltimore School for the Arts ‘26), Serenity Hinton (Baltimore School for the Arts ‘26), Emanuel Robinson (Carver Vocational-Technical High School ‘25), Dash Chase (North Bend Elementary/Middle School ‘29).
CTE Pathways | Print Education at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School
Students all across Baltimore City are being trained in Career and Technical Education programs. These pathways prepare them for life after high school, equipping them with hands-on projects, a portfolio of work for real clients, and the experience and confidence to succeed. In this video, Angel, Taylar, Chloe, and Jacqueline describe why they chose Mervo, why they chose their specific trade, and they demonstrate some of the tools and skills they have learned and developed since joining the Print Education CTE Pathway at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School. Link: https://youtu.be/Fb8xj6ccuUI?si=Tcq4c9NNnSI3k05B