National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities

Among all the great things happening here at NCEED, this morning we recorded the first episode of our upcoming podcast, School of Thought. It was such a great conversation, so stay tuned for more news as we get ready for the premiere!

Yesterday, NCEED welcomed sixty fifth grade students and their teachers from William Paca Elementary School in Baltimore. These smiling faces were a joy to show around campus and they remind us what our work is really all about!

Happy National Principals Month! Check out this month's Director's Desk article about Principal Leadership and Effective Change in the new edition of the NCEED Equity Express.

Team NCEED came together on Friday to strengthen our connections, align on our research priorities, and set the stage for meaningful impact. Grateful for a team that leads with purpose, collaboration, and vision!

NCEED was so excited to recently welcome 4th grade students from PS 156 in Long Island to the Morgan State campus. The school is the first to visit as part of our 2025-2026 Young Scholars Visitation Program.

We love hearing from students who intersect with our work, like those who attended our Young Scholars Day and shared heartfelt thank you notes about their experiences. Their words remind us why we do this work—building equity, opportunity, and inspiration for the next generation.

NCEED faculty were excited to attend Morgan State University's 2025 Matriculation Convocation, the official welcoming ceremony of the year. We're wishing all students a fantastic academic year!

Building a Living Archive: Black Youth (Re)Writing Philadelphia Histories I am a teacher, literacy scholar, and practitioner-researcher, someone who both studies and actively participates in the collaborative inquiry process. I believe the most meaningful work happens with ...

Dr. Barrett Rosser's thought-provoking article in this month's Equity Exchange about building a living archive is racking up views! Read it here: nceed.morgan.edu/building-a-l...

Walter Fields, our Community Engagement & Public Policy Liaison in the fSTAR pillar, was recently kind enough to share some of his thoughts on the importance of his work and NCEED's mission.

NCEED Equity Exchange September 2025 Email from NCEED Reshaping the Educational Landscape EQUITY EXPRESS September 2025   Director's Desk Implementation of the Maryland Comprehensive PreK-3 Literacy Policy -Meria J. Carstarphen The new M

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The September Equity Express is out now! This month we're covering the Maryland PreK-3 Literacy Policy, Reading Screeners, and Building a Living Archive with Black Youth. Check out the link in the comments.

Morgan State University Makes History as the First HBCU to Achieve Accreditation from the International Dyslexia Association Morgan’s Teacher Preparation Program Earns Accreditation for Equipping Future Educators with Essential Skills to Support Students with Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

We are very excited about this news and congratulations to Dr. Prime for her leadership and Dr. Gibson for her contributions in securing this accreditation.

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Team NCEED is growing! We were thrilled to welcome our new team members today, ready to kick off the new semester!

NCEED loved meeting students during the annual Baltimore Innovation Bus Tour with John Hopkins University's Carey Business School. Thanks Will Christian at Cross Street Partners for incl us on the tour!

NCEED Faculty and Staff had an inspiring time at Morgan State University's 2025 Faculty Institute!

NCEED is referenced in the back-to-school column, The Report Card, in The Baltimore Banner. Check out the Banner column and read the full article from our August Equity Exchange newsletter, Numbers That Matter: Chronic Absenteeism, Engagement, and a Sense of Belonging. 🏫

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Your kid learned the ‘science of reading.’ Here’s how to help it stick. Maryland parents play a crucial role in reinforcing reading skills at home.

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NCEED's Dr. Simone Gibson was interviewed for this article about the "science of reading." Read her insights from the article link the comments.

NCEED Equity Exchange August 2025 Email from Reshaping the Educational Landscape EQUITY EXPRESS August 2025   Director's Desk Back-to-School: Culture and Climate -Meria J. Carstarphen August may be the start of the school year for man

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Our August Equity Exchange is out now! This month, for back-to-school, we're talking about school climate, culture and achievement, and absenteeism. Link in the comments

Dr. Glenda Prime recently spoke with us about her motivation to create NCEED and our research goals. We're excited to share her interview, and others, in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!!

Are the Kids All Right? – Mental Health and Our Nation’s School-Age Youth Since 1949, the month of May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States (U.S.). Typically, we witness an array of community, agency, and school events focused on topics ...

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Because today is National Self-Care Day we thought it was a great time to revisit this article from our May Equity Express newsletter focusing on the social and emotional well-being of our nation’s children. Link to the article in the comments.

Walter Fields, our Community Engagement & Public Policy Liaison working in our fSTAR pillar recently recommended this book, saying "it provides an excellent background on city schools and the battles over school reform in Baltimore City." It's a fascinating read!

NCEED’s Dr. Simone Gibson recently had the pleasure of visiting the Kawasaki Tachibana Municipal High School in Kawasaki, Japan with 19 undergraduates from Morgan State University. The remarkable experience provided greater insight about the education systems in both Japan and the U.S.

NCEED Equity Exchange July 2025 Email from NCEED Reshaping the Educational Landscape EQUITY EXPRESS July 2025   Director's Desk Getting Ready for "Day One" -Meria J. Carstarphen “Day One” of a school year is a new beginning. Student

NCEED's July Newsletter is out now. Read more about how districts and schools prepare for "Day One" over the summer, review the results of this year's Kid's Count report, and concerns over "summer slide."
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Congratulations to NCEED's Dr. Bryant Best for receiving the first MILE Innovation SEED Grant funding award from the University of Maryland for his "Change the Game: Gaming as a Gateway to Literacy for Black Students" project.

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NCEED's Dr. Afiya Fredericks participated in the prestigious Summer Institute on Diversity at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University. Learn more at the link the comments.

Juneteenth is not just a milestone in history, but a commitment we must renew every day!

At NCEED, we honor commitment by continuing our work to eliminate educational disparities and create spaces where equity, justice, and opportunity are not delayed.