Podcasts Government On The Record Education Reform with Jeb Bush; The Kirwin Commission Challenge

Education Reform with Jeb Bush; The Kirwin Commission Challenge

Published: Jan. 28, 2019, 4:35 p.m.

Maryland, its counties and Baltimore will need to spend billions more than they do now to make good on the recommendations of the high-level panel headed by retired University Chancellor Brit Kirwan. Liz Bowie, who covers education for the Baltimore Sun, catches us up on what part of the Kirwan challenge the legislature intends to take up this year … and why advocates for Baltimore’s schools say it’s not moving fast enough. Plus, we discuss education reform with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, in town for the Baltimore Speaker Series.