Maryland Equity Project (MEP)
Welcome to the Maryland Equity Project!
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
4 Keys to Building a Pipeline from High School to the Teaching Profession
Education Week | June 6, 2024
About half of Baltimore City students are chronically absent. Which schools have highest, lowest rates?
The Baltimore Sun | May 13, 2024
Maryland's teacher shortage: Will the Blueprint's plan for better pay, training do enough?
The Baltimore Sun | March 25, 2024
Stay tuned for upcoming events!
2024-25 MEP Speaker Series
Dr. Samantha Viano, Assistant Professor
College of Education and Human Development, George Mason University
February 5th, 2025
Benjamin Building 0306 and Zoom
Dr. Emily Penner, Associate Professor
School of Education, University of California, Irvine
Spring 2025
Contact Us
To contact the Maryland Equity Project, email Faculty Director David Blazar at dblazar@umd.edu.
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