ACLU and NAACP: Kirwan Isn’t Enough
Two organizations currently suing the State of Maryland over education funding have indicated they believe the ambitious plan falls short of amounts needed to end achievement and opportunity disparities in…
Sun Paper Endorses Kirwan Approach, a “Unique Opportunity”
The Baltimore Sun Editorial Board writes that state policymakers should embrace, not run from, the investments in education called for under the still-developing Kirwan Commission The Sun editorial board responds…
Kirwan Blueprint Bill Heads to Governor, With a “Trigger” Provision
The Kirwan Blueprint bill for education funding, HB 1300, passed the House as expected on Tuesday night. A "trigger" mechanism added by a late amendment offered some skeptics comfort -…
Kirwan-Curious? The Sun Tackles The Questions You’re Afraid To Ask
Sun reporter Pamela Wood offers a "Kirwan 101" Summary of the major policies and politics of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education. So... you've been trying to keep…
How Will Kirwan Affect Maryland’s Shortage of Educators
Enrollment is growing and Maryland school systems are finding difficulty retaining and recruiting teachers. As the Kirwan Commission discusses recommendations for education policy changes, some Maryland counties are proactively recruiting…
Send in Questions for #MACoCon Kirwan Panel
The general session of #MACoCon will be answering your questions on school funding and the Kirwan Commission. Let MACo know if you have a topic you want directly addressed at…
Kirwan “Blueprint” Bill: Coming This Week, Hearing Feb 17
The Chair of the Senate's Education Committee told colleagues today "by the end of the week, you'll be receiving the printed copy of the Kirwan bill." Senator Paul Pinsky, member…
Digging Into “Poor County” Testimony Before the Kirwan Commission
One element raised during the Kirwan Commission's November 12 public hearings, by one of Maryland's lowest wealth counties raises an interstate comparison: is Maryland losing out to Delaware when it…
