The much-heralded Kirwan Blueprint bill, passed this session, establishes new funding incentives for teachers and education - but will it definitely happen? SB 1030 is among the most-discussed bill to…
Kirwan could have devastating effect on Worcester Note: This commentary's author is Chip Bertino, a Commissioner for Worcester County, a jurisdiction that bears a puzzling contradiction for fiscal calculations. The…
The [Kirwan] Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education was formed in 2016 to answer two questions: Should the State revise current education funding formulas? And, what major new education…
Obviously, The Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (Kirwan Commission) is a big deal right now. With recommendations from the Funding Formula Workgroup finalized and the full Commission's last…
Legislative leaders announced plans to emphasize a major school construction plan in 2020 legislation - including some $2.2 Billion in project funding above the current plans. Look for House Bill…
A longtime special education advocate criticizes public school treatment of, and services for, struggling learners. Kalman "Buzzy" Hettleman, an outspoken member of Maryland's Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education…
Facing a successful voter referendum drive to undo a tax reform package passed last December, Utah lawmakers last week announced that they will repeal the unpopular attempt to rebalance state revenues…
MACo's Summer Series will offer 9 weeks of online learning beginning July 1 to provide open dialogue and resources as we all navigate these uncertain times. The series will be…
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