The state’s Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (the “Kirwan Commission”) is charged with making recommendations on what would be needed for Maryland’s schools to perform at the level of the world’s top education systems and on needed changes to state funding of schools serving students from pre-k to 12th grade.

What would a world-class education system look like in Baltimore? What approach to funding would ensure equity for Baltimore’s students? With input from stakeholders and advocates and reflecting research-based best practices in urban education, City Schools has drafted its vision for Baltimore’s schools under a new state funding formula.”

All stakeholder of the Historic Frederick Douglass High School which includes alumni, community members, members of the clergy, city, state and federal government leaders, students and parents must join the Alumni Association by writing letters and encouraging your family members, neighbors and friends to write letters to their elected official in support of the funding for the recommendations of the Kirwan Commission.  Yes! These changes will cost money, however; can we put a price tag on the futures of our children. The children of our city deserve schools with programs that will prepare them for twenty-first century careers. Join us! Support the new state funding formula.  No Child Should Never Be Left Behind!  Let Our Voices Be Heard! 

This article includes excerpts from the BCPSS website.