Delayed or Derailed? What’s Next for Kirwan?
The [Kirwan] Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education came to Annapolis this week with high expectations. After all, the Commission was set to put the final touches on its…
Governor Hogan: Costly Kirwan Bill Lacks Accountability
At a press event today, Governor Hogan criticized legislation pending before the General Assembly to support initial phases of the Kirwan Commission. In his comments, he expressed doubt that he…
Kirwan Senate Briefing: Revised Enrollment Will Change The Numbers
The Senate Committee overseeing education policy received a broad update on the Kirwan Commission recommendations - and a sense that the plan is still evolving. The Senate Committee on Education,…
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…
“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,…
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"…
Kirwan Commission 11/12: Fazed by Phase-In; Triggered by Teacher Testing
The Kirwan Commission's latest meeting saw a deep reaction to the formula funding workgroup's proposals to "phase in" the Commission's series of recommendations, and also focused on MSDE pending regulations…
