This month's call focuses on how BCF's work in neighborhoods and education overlaps with Baltimore City's Sustainability Plan, particularly efforts toward green schools. On the call: BCF Director of Neighborhood Sustainability Cheryl Casciani, who also serves as chair of the Baltimore City Commission on Sustainability and on the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

BCF's Middle Grades Partnership forges relationships between public and private school communities to serve academically promising Baltimore middle school youth. MGP prepares those students both academically and experientially to enter and excel in the city's most challenging high schools. This nationally recognized partnership model delivers benefits not only to its students, but also to the participating teachers and their entire school communities.

Join BCF's Ralph Serpe for a 10 minute interview with MGP's Executive Director Wendy Samet and Board Chair Chuck Tildon followed by 10 minutes of your questions.

Join BCF Program Officer Jonalyn Denlinger and Baltimore City Schools' Manager of School Effectiveness Reviews Paige Isaacson for a 10-minute update on school effectiveness, one of BCF's education priorities. The School Effectiveness Review (SER) tool is used to analyze each individual school objectively, gauging progress and offering guideposts for future direction. Join us to learn about SERs and how school leaders are using them to chart their course. The update will be followed by 10 minutes for your questions.

From the "Rate Your Ride" campaign to the Red Line, the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA) supports projects to improve Baltimore's transportation options. Join BCF's Ralph Serpe for a 10-minute interview with CMTA's Executive Director Brian O'Malley followed by 10 minutes for your questions.