HERO: 2024 in Review, 2025 in Focus
Here Everyone Reaches Optimal Outcomes (HERO) is an ARP ESSER program made possible by funding from the Maryland State Department of Education. HERO focuses on socio-emotional learning, community-building, and a mix of academic and enrichment activities for multilingual learners and newcomer middle school students in Maryland. Highlights from 2024 In 2024, HERO made remarkable strides… Read More »
CEFAM: 2024 in Review, 2025 in Focus
As we kick off 2025, it’s a great time to reflect on what CEFAM accomplished last year and what’s ahead. Kailanya Brailey, CEFAM Project Director, reflects on the meaningful connections made in 2024 and how they’re shaping the work moving forward. From supporting multilingual families to collaborating with partners across Maine, there’s a lot to… Read More »
Making the Case for Math
MAEC’s President, Susan Shaffer, on how integrating math into SFEC programs can significantly enhance their impact and empower families to support their children’s mathematical development effectively.
Student Work as Thermometers of School Climate
Don’t miss this blog by our evaluation team! We Treasure What We Measure: Student Work as Thermometers of School Climate, by Vo Ram Yoon, Mira Best, Ian Rashleigh McNally, and Kasia Razynska
CEE Supports Falmouth Public Schools in Advancing Equity and Inclusion
The Center for Education Equity (CEE) at MAEC partnered with Falmouth Public Schools (FPS) to support a district-wide effort to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). With CEE’s collaboration, FPS sought to address system-wide disparities and foster equitable school environments.
CEFAM in action: Parent voices
We’re proud to present Melissa Harding, a parent-leader from CEFAM partner organization MeCAP’s Maine Parent Ambassadors Program. She and her colleague, Joni Sprague, presented “Empowering Parents: Strategies for Successful Parent Engagement,” at the 2023 National Head Start Association Parent and Family Engagement Conference. Read below as she reflects on her growth as a leader and experience during the conference. What an… Read More »
MAEC selected to be Statewide Family Engagement Center in Maryland and Pennsylvania
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that MAEC will lead the Statewide Family Engagement Center (SFEC) in Maryland and Pennsylvania. This is an exciting new iteration of MAEC’s program, the Collaborative Action for Family Engagement (CAFE). This grant will enable MAEC to expand the work it began nearly five years ago. MAEC President Susan… Read More »
Statement on this week’s Supreme Court Decisions
June 30, 2023 This week, the Supreme Court made disturbing decisions regarding Affirmative Action, LGBTQIA+ rights, and student loan forgiveness. The justifications for these decisions provide a false notion of what is equitable by ignoring the conditions and well-being of our communities. They promote a mindset shift where inequity is not only acceptable but legitimized… Read More »
MAEC’s Antiracist System Audit of Montgomery County Public Schools
MAEC conducted an Antiracist Audit of Montgomery County Public Schools (MD) policies, practices, and programs, resulting in the participation of 130,000+ MCPS community members, development of 26 total observations, and identification of 23 recommendations for the district, including cross-domain recommendations. Access the full report. MAEC, Inc. announced the completion of its Antiracist System Audit… Read More »
MAEC renewed as the Region I Equity Assistance Center
MAEC is thrilled to announce that it was recently awarded the Region I Equity Assistance Center by the U.S. Department of Education. The Center for Education Equity (CEE) provides technical assistance and training services to public schools and other agencies, in collaboration with the American Institutes for Research (AIR), SRI International, and WestEd. CEE builds… Read More »
