Kirwan Commission, Take Two
The Maryland Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education reconvened today in Annapolis. Known as the Kirwan Commission because it is chaired by former University System Chancellor Brit Kirwan, the Commission…
Conduit Street Podcast: Kirwan Commission, Take Two. Fiscal Forecast, Session Resources, & Interim Intrigue
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson highlight some of the best resources for information on the General Assembly, provide insight on the [Kirwan] Commission…
Early Kirwan Legislation is a Push in the Right Direction
With some of the early findings coming from the Kirwan Commission, there is a proposed bill that would implement several of its early policy recommendations. Some of the highlights include…
Kirwan Commission Finalizes Preliminary Recommendations
High-profile school commission wraps up preliminary report The Maryland Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education held its most recent meeting today in Annapolis. Known as the Kirwan Commission because it…
Op-Ed Urges Kirwan Commission to Consider Race in Education Recommendations
Advocates call on Kirwan Commission to consider policy recommendations informed by race An opinion piece in The Baltimore Sun advocates for the Kirwan Commission (formally the Commission on Excellence and Innovation…
Kirwan School Recommendations Won’t Be Ready for 2018 Session
High-profile school commission will not have funding recommendations for the election-year session The Kirwan Commission (formally the Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Education) met in Annapolis yesterday, and its…
Kirwan Commission Stays True To Form
The Maryland Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education held its most recent meeting today in Annapolis. Known as the Kirwan Commission because it is chaired by former University System Chancellor…
Is the Kirwan Commission the Best Kept Secret in Maryland?
At a panel discussion at the Maryland Association of Boards of Education Conference, Commissioners on the statewide education policy group reveal process, timing, and outreach concerns. The Maryland Association of Boards…