Maryland Equity Project (MEP)
Our Mission
The mission of the Maryland Equity Project (MEP) is to improve public education through research that supports an informed public policy debate about the quality and distribution of educational opportunities in Maryland and nationally. Through independent research, policy and data briefs, and seminars, MEP engages diverse communities around three areas of research: (1) the teacher workforce; (2) educational equity and access; and (3) The Blueprint for Maryland's Future, which is a comprehensive, multibillion-dollar reform that aims to transform our state's education system. MEP also provides University of Maryland undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to conduct policy-relevant investigations, learn how to make research more accessible and engage directly with stakeholders.
MEP in the News
$1.5M NSF Grant to Boost Middle School Math Learning with AI
Maryland Today | September 14, 2023
AI Can Make Education More Personal (Yes, Really)
Education Week | August 14, 2023
Targeting Training to Just a Few Teachers Could Help Cut Racial Discipline Gap in Half
Education Week | June 16, 2023
Events
Come see us present at the Association for Education Finance and Policy's annual meeting, March 14-16 in Baltimore, MD!
Contact Us
To contact the Maryland Equity Project, email Faculty Director David Blazar at dblazar@umd.edu.