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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 17h

Join NCEED's Dr. Meria Carstarphen, Walter Fields, and Bill Caritj, along with The Baltimore Education Research Consortium and Baltimore City Public Schools, for the BERC College Access Fact Book Webinar. Monday, October 26, 4pmET Link to register below: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

**RESEARCH UPDATE** Our new report with the Baltimore Education Research Consortium (BERC) examines college access, enrollment, and degree completion trends across 10 graduating classes (2015–2024). Explore the findings in the full report on our website at nceedmorgan.org/reports/the-...

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

NCEED Director, Meria Carstarphen, and Assessment and Evaluation Specialist, Sungmin Moon, will be keynote speakers at this year's IISE Fall International Conference on November 10 & 11. Register now at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Dr. Meria Carstarphen was excited to see NCEED’s research put into practice through a collaboration with Our HBCUs Matter Foundation, Inc. to launch the Education Track for the My HBCU Matters Scholar Academy recently in Atlanta, GA.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Congratulations to NCEED’s Dr. Simone Gibson, whose BRIDGE (Building Relationships through IEP Dialogue, Growth, and Engagement) project has been awarded more than $63,000 through the Maryland State Department of Education’s Family Engagement Grant!

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today, we remember four young girls whose lives were taken in the bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church on September 15, 1963. We honor their memory and all those who fought, and continue to fight, for a future in which every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming Amani Love, NCEED’s new Grants Manager and Writer! Amani brings eight years of experience in grants, program strategy, and funding development across education and other mission-driven organizations. Welcome to the team, Amani!

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Congratulations to NCEED graduate student Isaac Taylor on the publication of his recent article in the Journal of Psychology and Behavior Sciences. Read the article at journals.starscholarspress.org/index.php/pb...

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

AI, creativity, and community in action! Nearly 30 middle school students explored AI through advocacy and zine-making during Tech on the Block, co-led by NCEED’s Dr. Afiya Fredericks. We are so proud to see this work creating meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for students and families!

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Join us in officially welcoming Dr. Missy Cosby, Research Faculty for Curriculum & Pedagogy; Dr. Jomo Mutegi, Assistant Director of Research; and Dr. Simone Nicholson, Post Doctoral Researcher. We’re excited to have their expertise, perspectives, and passion join our work!

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Congratulations to NCEED's Dr. Afiya Fredericks, who has been awarded $649,386 from the U.S. National Science Foundation for research exploring how college instructors shape student belonging and success in science and engineering at HBCUs.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

NCEED’s Elizabeth Morgan recently co-authored a study examining teachers’ perspectives on inclusive education for children with disabilities in Uganda. Learn more about the research and read the full study: nceedmorgan.org/research/

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We’re revisiting this wonderful Director’s Desk about why school culture and climate matter! Back to school is about more than a fresh start. It’s an opportunity to set the tone for the year ahead. Read more: nceedmorgan.org/newsletter/back-to-school-culture-and-climate/

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Back-to-School: Culture and Climate

Director’s Desk As school summer breaks come to a close, in this month’s Equity Express, we’re turning our attention to the interconnected challenges of school climate, especially chronic absenteeism,...

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Want to know more about what NCEED does? Get the basics with this quick reference about our work.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Public education is one of our nation's greatest investments! On National Support Public Education Day, NCEED celebrates the educators, families, students, and communities working every day to strengthen our public schools and create greater opportunities for all.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Congratulations to our own Dr. Sungmin Moon on co-authoring the article, Longitudinal Trends in Science Self-Efficacy Among Undergraduate Students: Addressing Disparities in STEM Participation, published in Education Sciences. Visit the News section of our website at nceedmorgan.org to learn more.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Welcome to our new Administrative Assistant, Amanda Mitnick! Amanda has already started bringing her expertise in supporting mission-driven organizations and helping to advance operational effectiveness to NCEED. We're so excited to have her on the team!

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Ahead of Independence Day, we’re reminded that opportunity should never depend on zip code, background, or circumstance, and we reflect on the promise of opportunity for all. Happy Fourth of July!

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Juneteenth honors liberation, resilience, and progress. As we reflect on this history, we also recognize the work still ahead. Educational disparities are not inevitable—they are the result of choices, systems, and priorities. That means we have the power to change them!

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We're seeking an Operations Manager to help support our mission to eliminate educational disparities. If you're a collaborative problem-solver who thrives on turning vision into action, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more and apply: nceedmorgan.org/jobs-careers/

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Our June newsletter is out now! This month we're delving into The Blueprint for Maryland's Future and Using Evidence-Based Practice to Make Summer Professional Learning Matter. Check it out at conta.cc/49BIgot and look for our return this Fall with a refreshed, quarterly newsletter.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Join Team NCEED! We're looking for a Grants Manager/Writer to help secure the resources that advance research, innovation, and action aimed at eliminating educational disparities. Learn more and apply: nceedmorgan.org/jobs-careers/

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

A meaningful stop during our NCEED retreat! Exploring Baltimore's Black history reminded us that progress is built by people who refuse to accept the status quo. Their legacy continues to inspire our work toward eliminating educational disparities.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Stay in-the-know with the latest on NCEED at our Media Center where you'll find podcast episodes, videos, press clips, newsletters and more! Explore more at nceedmorgan.org/media-center/

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

As voters head to the polls in many states, it’s remember that educational disparities are the result of choices, systems, and priorities. We believe every child deserves learning environments designed for success, and building them begins with refusing to accept broken systems any longer.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Congratulations to 3 of our NCEED Advisory Board members, Dr. Timothy Shriver, who received the 2026 Laetare Medal; Dr. Marybeth Gasman, who has been named co-editor of Educational Researcher; and Dr. Michael Nettles, who was selected by Dr. Gasman as an Associate Editor on Educational Researcher.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Truly the most wonderful time of the year!! 🎓 Congratulations to all our students and faculty! Happy 2026 Spring Commencement!

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Welcome our new intern, Ashley Samuel. Ashley will be focused on leading support for an NCEED partnership, supporting literature reviews and publication, and identifying collaboration opportunities through faculty and staff shadowing. We're so excited to have her on our team!

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week is more than a celebration, it's a call to action! In this month’s Director’s Desk, Meria Carstarphen reflects on the impact teachers have on students’ lives and the urgent need to better support and value the profession. Read more at nceedmorgan.org/newsletter/d...

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Director’s Desk – From Appreciation to Action: What Teachers Deserve

Every May, when National Teacher Appreciation Week arrives, I think first about the teachers who changed my life. I think about the teachers who saw something in me before I could fully see it in myse...

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Battle of the Books 2026 was a triumph! Here's what the students read for this year's competition: Balto & Togo Gracie under the waves Invisible Isabel Max in the House of Spies The Sherlock Society A Strange thing happened in Cherry Hall Tree. Table. Book Ant Story Gamerville Survival Scout

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The May Equity Express is available now! This issue brings together leadership perspective, key data on urgent challenges, and powerful voices from the field—highlighting how policy, research, and lived experience intersect to shape more equitable outcomes in education: conta.cc/4ulUoSr

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

So exciting (and so much fun) hosting so many Baltimore area 4th and 5th graders for this year’s Battle of the Books here at Morgan State University! This annual competition shows that knowledge truly is power!

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

What a great morning for our Director, Meria Carstarphen, speaking to Leadership Baltimore County at Landsdown Middle School. So inspiring to see engaged leaders actively interested in education.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

"We congratulate Dr. Dawson on his new appointment, and we’re excited about the opportunity to work together in eliminating educational disparities for students in Baltimore." - Dr. Meria Carstarphen, NCEED Director at Morgan State University

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Most education research doesn’t change classrooms, but that’s exactly the goal of NCEED’s research agenda! Grounded in community voice with our six structural pillars at its core, this work is designed to move beyond theory and into practice. Learn more at nceedmorgan.org/research-age...

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

How can we help students feel like they truly belong in their schools? Watch the latest episodes of School of Thought featuring @timothyshriver and @meriacarstarphen on our YouTube channel here: youtu.be/_mRM7xa2ZsU

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School of Thought: Belonging In Our Schools

YouTube video by NCEED - Morgan State University

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

What does it really take to support the whole child? Our April newsletter explores school climate, critical workforce shortages, and the voices of those advocating for change. Check it out now at conta.cc/4uTQwZM

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

What a fantastic first in-person gathering of our advisory board —bringing together strong voices to help shape NCEED's work. Thank you to all of our advisory board members for your visit and engaging conversation!

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The newest episode of School of Thought, The Power of Belonging In Our Schools Part 2 with @meriacarstarphen and guest @timothyshriver is available now at www.buzzsprout.com/2566613/epis... or your podcast platform of choice.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We love school visits!! Last week we hosted students from Drew Freeman Middle School for a campus tour a college readiness conversation. We suspect there are a few future Morgan Bears in this group!

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Spend some time this weekend catching up with School of Thought. Our latest episode, The Power of Belonging In Our Schools with @meriacarstarphen and guest @timothyshriver is available now at www.buzzsprout.com/2566613/epis... or your podcast platform of choice.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Our new episode of School of Thought is live! In this conversation, Tim Shriver and Meria Carstarphen discuss the power of belonging in schools and why inclusive, supportive communities foster student success. Listen now at www.buzzsprout.com/2566613/epis... or wherever you get your podcasts!

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The Power of Belonging in Our Schools with Special Guest Tim Shriver | Part 1 - School of Thought Podcast presented by NCEED

What if better conversations could change our schools, our communities, and even our politics? This episode  explores the power of speaking—and listening—with dignity.  Join Dr. Meria Castar...

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Next week is our penultimate episode delving into the importance of belonging with Timothy Shriver and Dr. Meria Carstarphen. Stay tuned!

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Our partner, the Women of Color Education Collaborative (WOCEC), has announced the educators selected for the 2026 National Aspiring District Leaders Fellowship. “These women represent the future of district leadership.” See the complete list and learn more at nceed.morgan.edu/wocec-announ...

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WOCEC Announces 2026 National Aspiring District Leaders Fellowship Cohort

The Women of Color Education Collaborative (WOCEC), in partnership with the National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities (NCEED) at Morgan State University, is proud to announce the ...

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Our March newsletter is out now! This month we're talking about supporting the whole child and rethinking individual beliefs. Check it out at conta.cc/4l9zvGM

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Episode 4 of the School of Thought podcast is available now, featuring part 2 of Meria Carstarphen's conversation with Jaree Cottman of Kitchen Therapy With Jaree about nutrition in schools. Listen on Buzz Sprout or your podcast platform of choice: www.buzzsprout.com/2566389/epis...

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jon McGill to the NCEED Advisory Board. Jon brings more than five decades of experience as an educator and leader across the U.K. and U.S., most recently as Academic Director of the Baltimore Curriculum Project. We are honored to have Jon contributing to our work.

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National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities @nceed.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

‪Get ready for a second helping of Nutrition in Schools! Part 2 of Meria Carstarphen's conversation with Jaree Cottman of Kitchen Therapy With Jaree for our School of Thought podcast drops next week! Catch up on part 1 now wherever you get your podcasts.

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