A selection of publications and sections I’ve contributed to in education policy. Listed most recent first. With roles noted.
2025
- The 90 Day Report – Review of the 2025 Legislative Session – Education — Maryland Department of Legislative Services, Co-editor. Session wrap-up on K-12 and higher-ed legislation, funding, and outcomes.
2024
- The 90 Day Report – Review of the 2024 Legislative Session – Education — Maryland Department of Legislative Services, Writer & Co-editor. Session overview with program and fiscal impacts.
- Issue Papers 2025 Legislative Session – Education & Higher Education — Maryland DLS, Co-editor. Briefs framing key issues for the upcoming session.
- Cade Funding Formula: Modernization & Stability for Maryland’s Community Colleges — DLS Library, Writer & Editor. Explains formula history, mechanics, and proposed updates
2023
- The 90 Day Report – Review of the 2023 Legislative Session – Education— Maryland DLS, Co-editor. Education highlights and major legislation from the session.
- Issue Papers 2024 Legislative Session – Education & Higher Education — Maryland DLS, Co-editor. Overview of topics likely to arise in the next session.
2022
- The 90 Day Report – Review of the 2022 Legislative Session – Education — Maryland Department of Legislative Services, Co-editor. Session wrap-up on K-12 and higher-ed legislation, funding, and outcomes.
- Major Issues Review 2019–2022 – Education — Maryland DLS, Co-editor. Four-year retrospective of key policy and fiscal topics.
- Issue Papers 2023 Legislative Session – Education & Higher Education — Maryland DLS, Co-editor. Briefs framing issues for the upcoming session.
- Legislative Handbook Series, Volume IX – Education in Maryland — Maryland DLS, Coordinator/Reviewer. Comprehensive reference on Maryland’s education structure and funding.
2021
- The 90 Day Report – Review of the 2021 the Legislative Session-Higher Education — Maryland DLS, Co–editor. Higher-ed section covering budgets, aid, and major actions.
- School Reopening and Addressing Impacts of COVID-19 — Issue Papers, 2021 Legislative Session (DLS), Contributor. Brief on remote learning, reopening guidance, and recovery supports.
- College Affordability — Issue Papers, 2021 Legislative Session (DLS), Contributor. Overview of affordability pressures and aid mechanisms.
2020
- Remote Learning and Reopening Schools — Issue Papers, 2021 Legislative Session (DLS), Contributor. Analysis of Maryland’s remote instruction shift and reopening metrics.
- Transfer of College Credit — Issue Papers, 2021 Legislative Session (DLS), Writer. Summary of transfer policy and student mobility issues.
- 2020 Session Major Issues Review – Higher Education — Maryland DLS, Editor. Highlights of higher-ed topics from the 2020 session.
- 71 Day Report – Review of the 2020 Legislative Session, Higher Education — Maryland DLS, Editor. Condensed session summary following early adjournment.
2018
- Major Issues Review 2015–2018 – Higher Education — Maryland Department of Legislative Services, Contributor. Four-year retrospective of key higher-education policy and fiscal topics.
2017
- State Submits Required Accountability Plan Under the Every Student Succeeds Act — Maryland DLS, Contributor. Overview of Maryland’s ESSA state plan submission and implications for accountability.
- Every Student Succeeds Act Plan Analysis Letter — Maryland DLS, Contributor. Letter summarizing analysis of Maryland’s ESSA plan.
2015
- Impacts of Federal Education Reauthorizations on Maryland — Maryland DLS, Contributor. Brief on federal reauthorizations and likely effects on Maryland programs.
- Adequacy of Education Funding Study — Maryland DLS, Writer. Background on adequacy study design and scope.
- Refugee Assistance in Maryland — Maryland DLS, Contributor. Overview of State refugee assistance programs and funding.
2014
- Legislative Handbook Series, Vol. 9 – Education in Maryland (2014 edition) — Maryland DLS, Contributor. Comprehensive reference on Maryland’s education structure, governance, and finance.
2013
- Prekindergarten for All? — Maryland DLS, Writer. Brief on proposals to expand access to pre-K.
2012
- Maryland Longitudinal Data System — Maryland DLS, Writer. Snapshot of the MLDS purpose, governance, and use cases.
2011
- Race to the Top Prompts Redesign of State’s Educator Evaluation Systems — Maryland DLS, Writer. Summary of evaluation system redesign tied to RTTT.
- Legislation Allowing In-state Tuition Rates for Undocumented Immigrants — Maryland DLS, Writer. Overview of Maryland’s in-state tuition (Dream Act) policy.
2010
- Maryland Receives $250 Million in Federal Race to the Top Funds — Maryland DLS, Writer. Overview of the RTTT award and planned uses.
- Legislative Handbook Series, Vol. 9 – Education in Maryland (2010 edition) — Maryland DLS, Writer. Edition preceding the 2014 update.
2009
- Changes to the Comprehensive Master Plan Process to Be Proposed — Maryland DLS, Writer. Note on planned updates to district master plan requirements.
- Impact of the High School Assessments on Graduation Rates — Maryland DLS, Writer. Analysis of HSA effects on graduation.
2008
- Compulsory School Attendance Age Gets Continued Attention — Maryland DLS, Writer. Brief on proposals to raise the compulsory attendance age.
