Josh Shapiro Keeps Betraying Poor Pennsylvania Children

Pennsylvania’s governor campaigned on school choice. In office he bows to the teachers union

By Rachel Langan. Excerpts:

"Pennsylvania public schools have made no measurable improvement since 2003 to close achievement gaps of more than 25 points for black and Hispanic students, economically disadvantaged students, or English Language Learners."

"In 2022, the country’s biggest public-sector unions gave Mr. Shapiro’s campaign $4.5 million, more than the combined total for the next three top recipients nationwide." 

"In 2023 the governor negotiated a contract with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees that gave double-digit pay raises for state workers."

"During his first state budget negotiations, he was set to sign Lifeline Scholarships into law. But union opposition quickly mobilized a small but loud pressure campaign, rebuking Mr. Shapiro for his “irresponsible” support for the program. The governor caved and vetoed his own campaign promise."

"Polling shows that 86% of Hispanic voters and 92% of black voters in Pennsylvania support Lifeline Scholarships."