May 23, 2025 - Philadelphia, PA

ADVISORY - Governor Shapiro Visits A. Philip Randolph Career and Technical High School in Philadelphia to Highlight Historic Investments in K-12 Education and Real Results for Pennsylvania Students, Underscoring the Need for his Budget Proposal

Governor Josh Shapiro visited A. Philip Randolph Career and Technical High School in the School District of Philadelphia to highlight how his Administration's historic investments in public education are creating real opportunity for students, supporting teachers and school staff, and delivering results across the Commonwealth - emphasizing the importance of continuing to build on this progress through his 2025-26 proposed budget.

Since taking office, the Governor has secured more than $2 billion in additional funding for K-12 public education - the largest investment in Pennsylvania history. As a result, for the first time ever, the Commonwealth is investing more than $11 billion each year in its public schools.

The Shapiro Administration also secured a new funding formula to distribute these resources to the schools that need it most - ensuring every student, in every zip code, has access to a high-quality public education. These investments are delivering real results in school districts across the Commonwealth - including here in Philadelphia, where they are seeing the impact firsthand.


List of Speakers:
Monique Braxton, Deputy Chief of Communications, School District of Philadelphia
Dr. Tony Watlington, Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia
Governor Shapiro
Samiyah Golphin, Student
Arthur G. Steinberg, President of AFT Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers
Dr. Carrie Rowe, Pennsylvania Department of Education Acting Secretary

• Full Advisory