The structure and governance of education in Maryland from early childhood through the graduate school is described in a report to the governor. A summary is included of the commission's views of education, as well as a brief review of the status of education, a proposed structural reform, and a series of recommendations. The recommendations deal with: duties and responsibilities of the Joint Education Board at the state level; duties and responsibilities of state and local boards for secondary and elementary education and for institutional education; duties and responsibilities of the state board for higher education; boardsmanship; and principles of equality. Minority statements are included. (LBH)