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
What the Department of Education does and who shutting it down would affect
NBC4 Washington | February 5, 2025
Trump's plans to weaken education department could hurt higher education, experts warn
The Diamondback | February 28, 2025
UMD Education Policy researcher's work informs key federal documents
The UMD College of Education | January 17, 2025
Stay tuned for upcoming events!
2024-25 MEP Speaker Series
Dr. Emily Penner, Associate Professor
School of Education, University of California, Irvine
When: Wednesday, April 2nd, from 12-1pm
Where: Benjamin Building 3237 or Zoom
Topic: Cultural Relevance at Scale: The Effects of an Ethnic Studies Expansion
Dr. Maria Hyler, Director and Senior Researcher
Learning Policy Institute
When: Wednesday, April 16th, from 12-1pm
Where: Benjamin Building 3237 or Zoom
Contact Us
To contact the Maryland Equity Project, email Faculty Director David Blazar at dblazar@umd.edu.
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