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
How 'Computer Science for All' Initiatives Affect Students' College and Career Outcomes
Brookings | May 1, 2024
'It was the most unfair thing': Disobedience, School Discipline and Racial Disparity
USA Today | April 1, 2024
Maryland's Teacher Shortage: Will the Blueprint's Plan for Better Pay, Training Do Enough?
MoCo360 | March 19, 2024
Events
Join us for an MEP Seminar Talk from Dr. Ericka Weathers on May 2nd!
Contact Us
To contact the Maryland Equity Project, email Faculty Director David Blazar at dblazar@umd.edu.