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Abell Reports are commissioned reports by subject matter experts, academics, and investigative journalists that provide studies of selected issues on the public agenda.
These projects – undertaken with grant funding by academics and nonprofit research and advocacy organizations – advance learning on issues key to Baltimore City.
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Thousands of Baltimore jobseekers struggle to secure and retain employment because they do not possess reliable personal transportation. This report examines how barriers, such as driver’s license requirements, vehicle ownership costs, and spatial employment and transit patterns, prevent Baltimore residents from accessing stable employment opportunities.
As the city celebrates historic reductions in gun violence, the media continues to broadcast headlines warning of crime by city youths ages 17 and younger. This report analyzes data available from key entities engaged with crimes charged to young people.
A reflection on the promising new approaches and new resources that have been brought to bear in the last decade.
For providing affordable housing to the McCulloughs of the world and their “work and prayer” formula that makes it all happen.
In the study: Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, MedStar. “Change is Needed: This is the moment…to promote reform.”
Examining alignment among Maryland’s voluntary state curriculum for high school mathematics, the algebra I high school assessment, and the Accuplacer college placement tests.
Abell salutes Civic Works’ Project Light Bulb and all 300 Mrs. Copelands, who are saving money by saving energy.
Maryland’s own stimulus to renovate buildings for productive use and create jobs, and $8.53 return on every state dollar invested.
Header photo courtesy of Venture for America.
