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 ½ð¹â·ðÂÛ̳ 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
Education Week | June 6, 2024
The Baltimore Sun | May 13, 2024
Brookings | May 1, 2024
Stay tuned for upcoming events!
2024-25 MEP Speaker Series
, Assistant Professor
Department of African American and Africana Studies, ½ð¹â·ðÂÛ̳
Fall 2024
, Professor
Graduate School of Education, Stanford University
October 28, 2024
Hosted by the Maryland Population Research Center. See for location and registration.
, Assistant Professor
College of Education and Human Development, George Mason University
Spring 2025
, Associate Professor
School of Education, University of California, Irvine
Spring 2025
, Director and Senior Researcher
Learning Policy Institute
Spring 2025
Contact Us
To contact the Maryland Equity Project, email Faculty Director David Blazar at dblazar@umd.edu.