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March 15, 2023 - Philadelphia, PA

Gov. Shapiro Highlights Plans to Rebuild Workforce, Recruit More Teachers into PA Classrooms During Visit to Philadelphia High School

Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.

Last week, the Governor unveiled his budget -- a set of commonsense solutions to the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvania communities -- and among the most challenging is a major shortage in educators across the Commonwealth. In Philadelphia alone, there were more than 200 unfilled teaching jobs at the start of the 2022-23 school year.

"Creating real opportunity for our children starts in our classrooms, but that can only happen when we have enough well-qualified, well-paid teachers in our classrooms. Right now, the Commonwealth simply doesn't have enough teachers, and my Administration is taking steps to fix that," said Governor Shapiro. "My budget will help put more qualified teachers into our classrooms by creating a new tax credit to make it a little bit easier to become a teacher. This is common sense, and we must help any Pennsylvanian who wants to serve their community by becoming a teacher."

List of Speakers:
Darryl Johnson Jr., Ed.D, G.W. Carver High School Principal
Dr. Tony Watlington, Superintendent, School District of Philadelphia
Reginald L. Streater, Esq., Philadelphia School District Board President
Representative Donna Bullock
Senator Sharif Street
Senator Vince Hughes
Mr. Wagenhoffer, Teacher at G.W. Carver High School
Governor Josh Shapiro



Governor Josh Shapiro speaks with the press.   Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0001.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Students at George Washington Carver High School greeting Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.    Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0002.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks with Darryl Johnson Jr., Ed.D, G.W. Carver High School Principal.  Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0003.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks with teachers and education officials.  Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0004.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Students at George Washington Carver High School greeting Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.    Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0005.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mr. Wagenhoffer, Teacher at G.W. Carver High School speaks with the press.   Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0006.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Senator Sharif Street speaks with the press.   Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0007.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaks with the press.   Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0008.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Tony Watlington, Superintendent, School District of Philadelphia speaks with the press.   Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0009.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Reginald L. Streater, Esq., Philadelphia School District Board President speaks with the press.   Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0010.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaks with the press.  Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0011.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0012.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Donna Bullock speaks with the press.   Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0013.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Senator Vince Hughes speaks with the press.   Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0014.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Senator Sharif Street speaks with the press.   Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0015.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks with Darryl Johnson Jr., Ed.D, G.W. Carver High School Principal.  Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0016.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks with education officials in the principals office.  Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0017.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Donna Bullock speaks with the press.   Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0018.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Members of the drum line greeting Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0019.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Members of the drum line greeting Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.  Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0020.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks with students.  Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0021.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks with teachers and education officials.  Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0022.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  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Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0025.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaks with the press.   Governor Josh Shapiro today shared his vision for rebuilding Pennsylvania's teacher workforce during a visit to the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, highlighting his Administration's plan to encourage new teachers to join the profession and ease the burden on existing teachers.  MARCH 15, 2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22781_gov_workforce_dz_0026.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>