What We’re Learning

What We’re Learning

We believe that a community of creative problem-solvers, faced with complicated, seemingly intractable challenges, is well-served by thought-provoking, research-based information and analysis. We support the development and dissemination of research in two ways:

Abell Reports

Abell Reports are commissioned reports by subject matter experts, academics, and investigative journalists that provide studies of selected issues on the public agenda.

Abell-Supported Research

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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    Featured Reports

    Abell Report: Expanding Apprenticeships in Maryland

    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.

    Abell Report: Later School Start Times for Adolescents in Baltimore City Public Schools

    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.

    2023 Annual Report

    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.

    Publications Library

    Maryland and Pension Fund Would Be Well Served by Investing Modest Percent of Fund Into Venture Capital

    Benefits: high return, reduction of risk through diversification, enrichment of economic development. Delegates have opportunity with “Resolution No. 25.”

    A Growing Inequality

    A report on the financial condition of the Baltimore City Public Schools.

    University-Affiliated High-Tech Business Incubators

    An idea for creating jobs, reducing failure, strengthening Maryland’s economy.

    Abell Salutes: The “Writing to Learn” Program of the Maryland Writing Project

    “Mentoring” as a Technique of Enrichment in the Public Schools

    What is it? What does it cost? How much risk is it taking out of our ”at-risk” students? The history, reality and hope.

    Header photo courtesy of Venture for America.