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Tag: Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education

Jalah Berrian, a fifth grade student at William Beanes Elementary School in Suitland, jots down notes during a class discussion on climate change. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
Posted inEducation, Local, Prince George's County, William J. Ford

Suitland School Exemplary of Kirwan Plan

by William J. Ford February 5, 2020December 21, 2021

Thousands of Maryland schools seek a portion of the proposed $4 billion statewide education plan based on recommendations by the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education.

Paul Romer (foreground) testifies in support of proposed legislation to tax digital advertising to help fund restructuring Maryland's public school system on Jan. 29. At the table with Romer is (from left) his father, former Colorado Gov. Roy Romer, state Sen. Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. and state Senate President Bill Ferguson. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPolitics, William J. Ford

Digital Ads Could Bring Revenue, But Face Legal Challenges

by William J. Ford January 29, 2020December 21, 2021
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Funding Formula Workgroup holds its first meeting in Annapolis on June 20. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)
Posted inEducation, Local

Advisory Group Looks to Submit Education Funding Formulas by September

by William J. Ford June 26, 2019December 21, 2021
The Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, also known as the Kirwan Commission, discusses a proposed policy on governance and accountability at the House of Delegates in Annapolis on Nov. 29. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)
Posted inEducation, Local, William J. Ford

Kirwan Commission Readies Final Education Report

by William J. Ford November 29, 2018October 31, 2020
Members of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, known as the Kirwan Commission, convene Sept. 21 in Annapolis to discuss ways to improve the Maryland education system. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)
Posted inEducation, Local

Kirwan Commission Lays Out Latest Recommendations to Revamp Md. Schools

by William J. Ford September 21, 2018October 31, 2020
**FILE** Courtesy of Prince George's County Public Schools via Twitter
Posted inEducation, Local

Expanded Early Childhood, Increased Teacher Pay Proposed in Md.

by William J. Ford August 29, 2018October 31, 2020

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