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Poll Finds Most Marylanders Unaware Of The Work Of The Kirwan Commission

March 2nd, 2020 by WCBC Radio

A new poll finds most Marylanders are unaware of the work of the Kirwan Commission, whose suggestions for reforms for public schools and how to fund them are the focus of intense debate in this year's Maryland General Assembly session.  However, the Goucher College Poll finds that most Marylanders support the commission's recommendations, including higher teacher salaries and more vocational training for students. Goucher College political science professor Mileah Kromer tells WBAL that while the majority of those polled aren’t familiar with the Kirwan Commission- there is broad support for the commission’s proposed education initiatives. In addition, a strong majority believe the current level of state funding for education is not adequate…

 

2 Responses to “Poll Finds Most Marylanders Unaware Of The Work Of The Kirwan Commission”

  1. March 02, 2020 at 7:35 am, Jeff said:

    I’ll bet when told their taxes will go up they won’t be so agreeable.

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    • March 02, 2020 at 8:36 am, Jay said:

      Sure Jeff, why invest in educations? The regulars on the downtown mall are doing fine.

      Reply

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