Living Classrooms’ Distance Learning Library

Welcome to Living Classrooms’ Distance Learning Library!  Here students, parents, and teachers can find lesson plans and virtual resources to […]

COVID-19 Community Response and Information Hub

In March 2020, we faced the challenge of having to re-think our operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, […]

Credible Messengers – Baltimore’s Violence Interrupters Confront Shootings, the Coronavirus, and Corrupt Cops

July 26, 2020

July 26, 2020 – The Intercept – by Baynard Woods, Brandon Soderberg –  “HEY, OFFICER FRIENDLY with the cherry cheeks,” a Black […]

Virtual Maritime Education Reaches Three Cities and 700 Students this Winter

March 30, 2021

Due to the pandemic, our Maritime Education team reimagined our signature hands-on, environmental STEM education program that normally takes place aboard Lady Maryland, Sigsbee, […]

New CNA Program Joins Roster of Workforce Training Opportunities

March 30, 2021

There are currently ten students enrolled in a course to become Certified Nursing Assistants as part of our latest pilot […]

Living Classroom Applies for MSDE’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Living Classrooms Foundation’s BUGS and BEESMART programs provide exciting OST opportunities to Baltimore youth. Both programs are now in the […]

After 30 Years in Prison, John Jones Found A New Life, Old Love—and “That Healing Spirit”

Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, Impact Stories – In Baltimore’s rat-infested alleys and abandoned lots, John Jones could—with a shovel, a […]

Meet the members of The Baltimore Sun’s Business and Civic Hall of Fame 2021 | COMMENTARY

March 21, 2021

By BALTIMORE SUN EDITORIAL BOARD, BALTIMORE SUN | MAR 21, 2021 The Baltimore Sun is pleased to announce the 2021 class of […]

Black History Month Tribute to James C. Dent and the History of The Dent House Neighborhood

Living Classrooms’ James C. Dent House Community Center in Southwest Washington is an important Black history site in Washington DC. […]

Mourning the Loss of Dante Barksdale

We join much of Baltimore in mourning the tragic loss of Dante Barksdale who was shot and killed on Sunday […]

Baltimore to spend up to $7 million to restart recycling service next week

By EMILY OPILO | BALTIMORE SUN | JAN 13, 2021 AT 1:33 PM   Baltimore will spend up to $7 million to provide curbside recycling collection […]

Over 175 DC Students Receive MWEE Activity Boxes for Virtual Programming

The Living Classrooms in the National Capital Region educators of Kingman and Heritage Islands have successfully adapted the in-person Meaningful […]

Living Classrooms’ Workforce Development Department Hosts Fall Festival

Living Classrooms’ Workforce Development Department hosted a Fall Festival earlier in November, within the Broadway Overlook Community to further engage […]

Safe Streets Belair-Edison Continues Weekly Community Events

Living Classrooms’ Safe Streets site located in the Belair-Edison neighborhood has been hosting a variety of socially distanced, outdoor community […]

Lady Maryland Wins The First-Ever Virtual Schooner Race

Living Classrooms’ flagship Lady Maryland WINS the first-ever Virtual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race (GCBSR)! GCBSR is an annual fundraising […]

Living Classrooms’ Fresh Start Program Featured in K/NOW Article

Living Classrooms’ Fresh Start Program was recently featured in an insightful and powerful article written by Living Classrooms’ Board Member […]

“Mentorship Initiative” Reveals Silver Lining of Virtual Learning

Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region’s Ascend through Music Program recently implemented a new Mentorship Initiative, in which artists/mentors […]