National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities
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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities
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Wishing everyone a joyous holiday and a very happy new year!
December 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Our director, Dr. Meria Carstarphen, attended MD Governor Moore's recent press conference announcing more than $19 million to communities for the Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households (ENOUGH) initiative. NCEED is a proud partner of ENOUGH grantees.
December 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We're thrilled to announce the addition of Peggy Brookins, CEO and President of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) to our NCEED Advisory Board.
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The December Equity Express is out now! We're celebrating the joy of our first successful year in publishing our newsletter, examining how schools engage with communities & families, and discussing the ENOUGH Act and the our team’s work to support it. Read more at the link in the comments.
December 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We're wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving this week.
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A full morning of robust discussion and digging into research, policies and approaches w/ Tulane University Early Childhood Policy Research Lab, Maryland Family Network, Maryland Center on Economic Policy
How do we ensure all children are ready to learn? #Families #Wellbeing #EC
November 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Our Director, Dr. Meria Carstarphen, shared some insights on her background and her motivation to work with NCEED. Stay tuned for the full interview coming soon!
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 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.
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NCEED Faculty had a beautiful morning celebrating the Founder's Day Matriculation Convocation at Morgan State University!
November 6, 2025 at 8:09 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
November 4, 2025 at 1:21 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!
October 29, 2025 at 5:01 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!
October 14, 2025 at 12:46 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.
October 1, 2025 at 12:24 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!
September 29, 2025 at 2:15 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.
September 26, 2025 at 2:01 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.
September 24, 2025 at 8:08 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!
September 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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...
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 ...
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September 17, 2025 at 12:29 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.
September 9, 2025 at 1:36 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.
September 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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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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
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September 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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
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 Faculty and Staff had an inspiring time at Morgan State University's 2025 Faculty Institute!
August 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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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August 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM