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August 2022
Expansion of Community Schools model brings wraparound supports to more students
School Coordinators connect families with resources and community partners
August 02, 2022
For students to thrive, they need safe, supportive environments during the school day, at home and in their neighborhoods ...
Read MoreTasting tomatoes and mulling about mint at Great Kids Farm
Young food scientists practice “Mindful Botany” at annual Garden Summit
August 10, 2022
A day of hands-on activities exploring cultivation, food systems, and environmental stewardship. ...
Read MoreJuly 2022
Families watch their student-athletes from anywhere thanks to streaming sports
High-tech system bolsters coaching and college recruitment
July 26, 2022
The latest hit streaming show has nonstop action, heroic comebacks and edge-of-your-seat thrills… but you won’t find it on Netflix or Hulu. And the stars are City Schools student-athletes! ...
Read MoreMiddle schoolers find their voices at BMore Me conference
Student-planned conference featured workshops, poetry, music and conversation
July 28, 2022
More than 100 students came together to for thought-provoking workshops, discussions, and creative collaborations exploring agency, identity, and advocacy. ...
Read MoreFamily University events at science center and museum attract big crowds
City Schools partners with families to support student learning
July 06, 2022
Over 1,200 City Schools students and families spent an evening previewing the huge variety of City Schools’ summer programs and exploring the Maryland Science Center’s exhibits at the Spring Into Summer Learning event in mid-May. ...
Read MoreTeaching Fellows’ research leads to big gains in student reading skills
Team presents findings at renowned Carnegie Summit
July 11, 2022
When a team of City Schools English Language Arts teachers came together to form the Baltimore Secondary Literacy Improvement Community (BSLIC), they had a clear goal: identify new ways to rapidly improve their students’ reading skills. Now, their students are exceeding expectations. What's behind the success? ...
Read More“Chin up!” Harford Heights students record song and music video
Engaging, positive song reinforces life lessons and lifts student voice
July 13, 2022
Students in 2nd through 5th grade aren’t only building skills in classrooms; they’re dropping knowledge and rhymes on the mic, in the studio, and on camera — and learning important lessons in the process. ...
Read MoreRenaissance Academy students build computer skills with Pass IT On
Customized curriculums emphasize career readiness and IT expertise
July 19, 2022
Read MoreJune 2022
Going 3D: Students explore high tech learning in Verizon Immersive Media Labs
STEM-focused labs feature 3D printers, virtual reality headsets and powerful computers
June 02, 2022
It’s a real-world challenge that employees in the gaming industry face: “Create a virtual reality video game.” But in Holabird Academy’s Verizon Immersive Media Lab, it’s just one of many high-tech, hands-on projects engaging students in new technologies. ...
Read MoreStudents stay engaged as summer approaches
Celebrations include pizza, slime-making, and laser tag
June 13, 2022
The end of a school year is a time to celebrate accomplishments, reflect on what we’ve learned, and look ahead at the progress and growth to come. All around City Schools, students have spent the end of the year having fun, planning their futures, and staying engaged. Check out some of the many ways schools and students are infusing their end of the school year with fun experiences that keep kids learning until th...
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