Turning Up the Heat on Cooling Down the Planet
Maryland is no longer a leader among states in implementing policies and programs to avoid the most serious environmental and public health consequences of a rapidly changing climate. This Abell Report explains how Massachusetts eclipsed Maryland and identifies key characteristics of successful leadership to accelerate state actions in Maryland.
Supporting Executive Function in Schools: A Look at Three Promising Program Models
Executive Function (EF) is important for success in school and in life. This Abell Report digs into the research on EF and explores three programs operating in Baltimore and nationwide.
Public Health and Cannabis Legalization
As Maryland lawmakers consider the legalization of recreational cannabis, this Abell-funded report by the Maryland chapter of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD-Maryland) considers the implications for public health policies. How have other states navigated these policies? What can be learned from their experiences?
Advancing and Sustaining the Community Health Worker Workforce in Baltimore
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline public health personnel who are making a difference in Baltimore City. This Abell Report examines funding strategies to sustain their work.
Protecting Baltimore’s Water Supply from “Forever Chemicals”
This Abell Report outlines how the federal and state governments can mitigate the threat of “forever chemicals” in our drinking water.