Counties Weigh In on Kirwan
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 policies…
Kirwan Formula Workgroup: Brief Updates, But No Public Progress on Costs, Formulas
The Formula Funding workgroup meeting for September 19 was shortened to only 90 minutes, and ended with a contested decision to enter closed-door "executive session." With only two meetings left…
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…
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…
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…
“A Miner Detail” With Guest Laura Price on Kirwan, Taxes, MACo, and Policy
In a far-reaching discussion, Talbot County Council Member Laura Price joins the Maryland policy-based podcast "A Miner Detail" for a big picture discussion on policy, school funding, and lots more.…
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…
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…
