December 20, 2022 - Philadelphia, PA
Governor Tom Wolf joined House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton to celebrate his administration's historic investment in education and to recognize multiple achievements by the Paul Robeson High School. In 2019, the state Department of Education recognized Paul Robeson High School as a "High Progress" school, removing it from the state's list of academically "high needs" and lowest performing schools. Governor Wolf also recognized Robeson principal, Richard M. Gordon IV, who was named the 2021 National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Governor Wolf has fought for and achieved historic increases in education funding for Pennsylvania schools. His administration has increased education funding in Pennsylvania by $3.7 billion over the past eight years. $2.7 billion dollars of that increase has gone to Pre-K-12 schools and students. List of Speakers:Principal Richard Gordon, Paul Robeson High SchoolJoanna McClinton, PA House Democratic Leader Governor Tom WolfSenator Vince HughesSenator Sharif StreetTony B. Watlington, Superintendent School District of PhiladelphiaLeigh Chapman, Acting Secretary of the CommonwealthSheryl Lee Ralph Keyanna Nurse, Student, President of National Honor Society chapterKevin Ryant, Parent, Home and School AssociationAnthony Maher, President, University Place Associates
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