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Part 2 of School of Thought's conversation about PE in schools drops next week. Catch up on Part 1 now: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-...
January 22, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Part 2 of School of Thought's conversation about PE in schools drops next week. Catch up on Part 1 now: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-...
NCEED Director, Dr. Meria Carstarphen, in her own words.
January 21, 2026 at 3:29 PM
NCEED Director, Dr. Meria Carstarphen, in her own words.
We're honored to be called a "world-class facility" in this thoughtful profile of Morgan State University president, Dr. David Wilson. Link the in comments.
January 20, 2026 at 2:38 PM
We're honored to be called a "world-class facility" in this thoughtful profile of Morgan State University president, Dr. David Wilson. Link the in comments.
“The richest nation on Earth has never allocated enough resources to build sufficient schools, to compensate adequately its teachers, and to surround them with the prestige our work justifies.” -MLK Jr., Speech to Teachers, March 14, 1964
January 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
“The richest nation on Earth has never allocated enough resources to build sufficient schools, to compensate adequately its teachers, and to surround them with the prestige our work justifies.” -MLK Jr., Speech to Teachers, March 14, 1964
This #MLKDay, we are honored to launch the NCEED 2022-25 Inaugural Review on the weekend that our country celebrates service and civil rights, a pivotal moment in our nation’s history as we continue to build on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
View the report at nceed.morgan.edu
View the report at nceed.morgan.edu
January 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
This #MLKDay, we are honored to launch the NCEED 2022-25 Inaugural Review on the weekend that our country celebrates service and civil rights, a pivotal moment in our nation’s history as we continue to build on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
View the report at nceed.morgan.edu
View the report at nceed.morgan.edu
The premier episode of our new podcast, School of Thought with Meria Carstarphen is available now! In this episode we talk about the importance of PE and recess in our schools. Listen on iHeart or your podcast platform of choice. Link in the comments.
January 13, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The premier episode of our new podcast, School of Thought with Meria Carstarphen is available now! In this episode we talk about the importance of PE and recess in our schools. Listen on iHeart or your podcast platform of choice. Link in the comments.
The first Equity Express of 2026 is hot off the presses! This month we're talking about the power of partnerships, the importance of credit recovery for students with challenges, and links between school attendance and social, emotional and academic health. Check it out at the link the comments.
January 12, 2026 at 3:58 PM
The first Equity Express of 2026 is hot off the presses! This month we're talking about the power of partnerships, the importance of credit recovery for students with challenges, and links between school attendance and social, emotional and academic health. Check it out at the link the comments.
COMING NEXT WEEK! The first episode of our new podcast School of Thought hosted by Meria Castarphen. Real questions, real conversations!
January 9, 2026 at 2:23 PM
COMING NEXT WEEK! The first episode of our new podcast School of Thought hosted by Meria Castarphen. Real questions, real conversations!
Wishing everyone a joyous holiday and a very happy new year!
December 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Wishing everyone a joyous holiday and a very happy new year!
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
We're wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving this week.
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
We're wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving this week.
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
How do we ensure all children are ready to learn? #Families #Wellbeing #EC
November 18, 2025 at 3:12 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
How do we ensure all children are ready to learn? #Families #Wellbeing #EC
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
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!
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!