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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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The state of Maryland has recognized the potential for registered apprenticeships to both provide a path to better-paying careers that do not require college degrees and to help employers meet their needs for employees with specialized skills. This report explores opportunities for and challenges to expanding apprenticeship in Maryland and Baltimore.
Everyone agrees that teens need more sleep. So why does school start so early? This report examines the research on school start times and the implications for students in Baltimore City.
Our 2023 Annual Report highlights the work of organizations across the city that are dedicated to addressing the complex challenges many of our neighbors face and of the great potential they hold.
Can Baltimore position its considerable cultural arts assets to better serve the community? Is Charlotte’s effort a model?
“Soft hearts and hard data” are making a difference . . .
Once the facts are presented it becomes clear that Maryland’s state personal income tax is not out of line with other states and the more serious threat to future economic development may be the ability of state and local governments to provide the level and quality of services necessary to support that development.
Energy, hope, promise…and answered prayers.
David Rusk, renowned urbanologist says regional “fair-share” low- and moderate- income housing, and regional tax base sharing, are needed to complement the land use planning effort in the region. “The Maryland General Assembly must lead.”
Header photo courtesy of Venture for America.
