Upcoming Events
Maryland children and their families are facing significant challenges, mirroring national trends of increased absenteeism and declining school test scores, the 2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows. Maryland ranks 22nd among U.S. states in this year’s Data Book.
Join us to learn more about what the data show about how kids and families are doing in Maryland, what factors are affecting well-being, and how recent and future policy changes can help improve outcomes for children.
MDCEP KIDS COUNT Director Nonso Umunna will provide an overview of this year’s Data Book, followed by a discussion with an expert panel, moderated by MDCEP President and CEO Benjamin Orr.
Panelists
- Special Secretary Carmel Martin, Governor’s Office for Children
- Ojeda Hall, Executive Director of Child First Authority
- Queen Nwafor, Education Policy Specialist, Maryland State Education Association
In-person attendance is limited, so register today! Tickets are free, but an optional donation of $25 or more will help support MDCEP’s educational events. If in-person tickets are sold out, join the waitlist to be notified if a spot opens.
Event Archives
2023 10th anniversary celebration and policy summit
2022 annual policy summit, A People’s Budget
2021 annual policy summit, This is [Economic] Justice
Health Policy Insights webinar series
2020 annual policy summit, Building an Antiracist State Economy in Maryland
2019 annual policy summit, Building Our Future
MDCEP’s July 2018 policy summit, A Blueprint for Broadly Shared Prosperity in Maryland
Appearance Requests
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