The Kirwan “Blueprint” Bill Introduced, Fast-tracked
A 29-page bill implementing many education recommendations of the Kirwan Commission has been introduced, and fast-tracked for a Wednesday hearing. SB 1030 / HB 1413 are the late-filed bills to…
Kirwan Commission Seeks Public Input
The [Kirwan] Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education is inviting representatives of Statewide and local organizations, as well as members of the general public, to participate in a public…
Dr. Kirwan Discusses His Commission’s Work on WYPR
Dr. William "Brit" Kirwan, Chair of the [Kirwan] Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, yesterday joined WYPR's On the Record to discuss the future of Maryland's public education system. The…
Conduit Street Podcast: Keeping up with Kirwan
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson and Kevin Kinnally discuss the latest news from the [Kirwan] Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, including new…
“Funding Our Future” Effort Puts A Finer Point on Kirwan Costs, Means
Stakeholder groups supporting the Kirwan education plan have developed a coalition to support tax reforms to help support its substantial costs, including a slate of revenue proposals in a report,…
Angling for Educational Excellence: Kirwan 2.0 at #MACoCon
Known as the Kirwan Commission because it is chaired by former University System Chancellor William "Brit" Kirwan, the Commission on Innovation and Excellence is charged with reviewing and assessing current education…
Conduit Street Podcast: Delayed or Derailed? What’s Next for Kirwan? #MACoCon and More!
MACo has made the podcast available through both iTunes and Google Play Music by searching Conduit Street Podcast. You can also listen on our Conduit Street blog with a recap and link to the…
Study: Kirwan Plan Connects to Wages, Revenues Over Time
A study on the fiscal effects of the proposed Kirwan Commission plan for education funding, commissioned by plan supporters, suggests the presumed educational improvements may begin to "pay for themselves"…
