According to the National Center for Education Statistics (2025), there are around 3.2 million full-time traditional public school teachers in the United States. Despite Black male students making up approximately 7.5% of the K–12 public school population, only 1.3% of teachers [...]

“Since 2013, Maryland students have experienced a decline in reading performance, falling from third to forty-first in the nation on the Grade 4 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Reading Assessment. This alarming decrease underscores the urgent need to address reading [...]

October is National Principals Month, and we at NCEED celebrate their excellent work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), principals manage budgets, building maintenance, safety and security, school activities and staff members, establish and oversee class schedules, implement and [...]

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 communities, not just about them. I work alongside educators, youth, and community partners [...]

As most Maryland educators are aware, the state has approved new legislation regarding literacy instruction in our public schools. The new requirements include the following: All Pre-K students in Maryland must receive instruction and curriculum aligned with the Science of Reading, [...]

On August 26th, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released the results of the 2024-25 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP). According to the state’s release, “English Language Arts proficiency has now reached 50.8%, up from 48.4% the previous year and [...]