The Policy Lowdown with the Maryland Center on Economic Policy

One of the most important things we do together as a community is set the next generation up for success. Maryland has a mixed track record in funding public schools, but legislators made a commitment to provide a great education for every child when they passed the Blueprint for Maryland's Future legislation in 2021. 

In this episode, host Kevin Slayton talks with Shamoyia Gardiner, Executive Director of Strong Schools Maryland, and Christopher Meyer, Research Analyst at the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, about the current state of school funding in the state and what that means for kids and families.

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Maryland's state budget provides the clearest reflection of what we value – and what we don’t value. Host Kevin Slayton talks with Benjamin Orr, Founder, President and CEO of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, about how state policymakers decide how to use our shared resources, why it matters, and how you can help shape those priorities. And, they discuss ways state budget decisions can help some communities while leaving others behind. Note: This episode was recorded in the fall and therefore references 2023 as the future.

Episode notes and resources at mdeconomy.org/policy-lowdown

Welcome to the inaugural season of The Policy Lowdown, the podcast from the Maryland Center on Economic Policy offering straight talk on the issues that matter most to Maryland families and communities. Episode 1 is coming January 20. Make sure to subscribe to make sure it shows up in your feed!