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Maryland Alliance for Racial Equity in Education (MAREE) Statement on the Departure of Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury
by MAREE
October 6, 2023
The Maryland Alliance for Racial Equity in Education (MAREE) extends our sincere appreciation and gratitude to outgoing State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury for his service to Maryland’s public schools and shared commitment to improving the learning experiences and outcomes of Black and Brown students…
MAREE Releases Statement on Reversal of Governor Hogan’s Education Cuts
by MAREE
February 22, 2022
Amidst relentless public pressure, the Governor released a supplemental budget restoring $125 million in funding for Baltimore City and Prince George’s County schools
Maryland Alliance for Racial Equity in Education (MAREE) Calls on the AIB Nominations Committee to Prioritize Racial Equity
by MAREE
February 3, 2022
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND – With days left for application submissions to the Blueprint’s Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) and lack of transparency in the nominations process, the Chair of Maryland Alliance for Racial Equity in Education (MAREE), sharlimar douglass, issued the following statement: “The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future was a victory for Black and brown students and …
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Written Testimony on Implementing Pell Grant Eligibility
by MAREE
January 27, 2022
As a national nonprofit organization working to close opportunity gaps that disproportionately affect students of color and students from low-income backgrounds, Ed Trust is broadly supportive of the Department’s plans to invite comment on, examine, and possibly revise several federal higher education regulations. We would especially encourage action to protect students and student loan borrowers by restoring and strengthening the gainful employment and borrower defense to repayment rules.
Maryland Alliance for Racial Equity in Education (MAREE) Releases Recommendations for Implementing Kirwan to Close Racial Equity Gaps
by MAREE
December 18, 2021
Over half of Maryland’s students are Black and Latino, and yet far fewer Black and Latino students are prepared for success compared to their white peers. This is because Maryland gives Black and Latino students the least of the resources and opportunities that matter most.