National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities
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We are proud to announce the formation of our inaugural Advisory Board — a distinguished group of educators, researchers, and community leaders dedicated to helping us identify, address, and eliminate the root causes of educational disparities in K-12 education. Learn more at link in the comments.
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We are proud to announce the formation of our inaugural Advisory Board — a distinguished group of educators, researchers, and community leaders dedicated to helping us identify, address, and eliminate the root causes of educational disparities in K-12 education. Learn more at link in the comments.
NCEED Faculty had a beautiful morning celebrating the Founder's Day Matriculation Convocation at Morgan State University!
November 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
NCEED Faculty had a beautiful morning celebrating the Founder's Day Matriculation Convocation at Morgan State University!
Our November Equity Express hit inboxes yesterday! In honor of Thanksgiving, this month we're talking about food insecurity, school nutrition and physical fitness, and cultivating culturally responsive educators. Check it out at conta.cc/4nq9xy0
November 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Our November Equity Express hit inboxes yesterday! In honor of Thanksgiving, this month we're talking about food insecurity, school nutrition and physical fitness, and cultivating culturally responsive educators. Check it out at conta.cc/4nq9xy0
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!
October 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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!
October 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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.
October 1, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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!
September 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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.
September 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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.
September 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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!
September 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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!
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.
September 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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.
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.
September 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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.
Team NCEED is growing! We were thrilled to welcome our new team members today, ready to kick off the new semester!
August 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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!
August 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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!
August 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
NCEED Faculty and Staff had an inspiring time at Morgan State University's 2025 Faculty Institute!
NCEED's Dr. Simone Gibson was interviewed for this article about the "science of reading." Read her insights from the article link the comments.
August 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NCEED's Dr. Simone Gibson was interviewed for this article about the "science of reading." Read her insights from the article link the comments.
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
August 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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!!
July 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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!!
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.
July 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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!
July 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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.
July 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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.
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.
June 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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.
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.
June 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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.
At NCEED, we honor commitment by continuing our work to eliminate educational disparities and create spaces where equity, justice, and opportunity are not delayed.
June 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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.
At NCEED, we honor commitment by continuing our work to eliminate educational disparities and create spaces where equity, justice, and opportunity are not delayed.
Ahead of Juneteenth this Thursday, we wanted to celebrate Opal Lee and her activism to make June 19th a federally recognized holiday. Read more about her work at standtogether.org/stories/stro...
June 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Ahead of Juneteenth this Thursday, we wanted to celebrate Opal Lee and her activism to make June 19th a federally recognized holiday. Read more about her work at standtogether.org/stories/stro...