Achieving Academic Equity and Excellence for Black Boys (AAEEBB)

1. Social-Emotional and Behavioral Supports

Recruiting and Training Skilled Competent Teachers and Administrators


Curricula and Instruction

Currently, there are 14 pilot schools, throughout the State of Maryland, that are part of this initiative. Pilot schools meet regularly with the AAEEBB Advisory Council for support and ideas. Pilot schools are responsible for the implementation of recommendations found in the report developed by the Task Force on Achieving Academic Equity and Excellence for Black Boys. Pilot schools participate in professional development opportunities, book studies, and speaker series that support the implementation of AAEEBB programming within their schools.

AAEEBB Spring Convocation

All 455 Black boys (along with their + and sponsors) who are currently participating in the Maryland State Department of Education’s Achieving Academic Equity and Excellence for Black Boys (AAEEBB) pilot program will gather to celebrate their accomplishments and plan for future success in school and beyond. 

Baltimore Marriott Inn at Camden Yards
110 S. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Thursday, April 20, 2023  |  8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Recap of the AAEEBB Summit

The 2nd Annual AAEEBB Summit was held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. 
The summit supports education community members in transforming the culture of their schools to better understand and serve the needs of Black boys. The conference provided attendees with professional learning on research-based strategies and best practices for improving outcomes for Black male students in Maryland’s schools.

Golden Ring Middle School
Pikesville Middle School
Southwest Academy