In Monroeville, Governor Shapiro, Secretary Dr. Rowe, Legislators, Educators, and Students Celebrate Historic Investments in Education Secured in 2026-27 Budget

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July 16, 2026 - Pittsburgh, PA

In Monroeville, Governor Shapiro, Secretary Dr. Rowe, Legislators, Educators, and Students Celebrate Historic Investments in Education Secured in 2026-27 Budget

Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe, teachers, students, and local elected leaders visited Gateway High School in Allegheny County to highlight how the 2026-27 budget signed by the Governor is delivering $678 million in additional funding for Pennsylvania students - building on three years of historic progress to give every student the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed.

This year's budget continues the Shapiro Administration's work to ensure every student, in every community, has access to a high-quality public education. Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania has increased funding for our schools by more than $3 billion - or 35 percent - since the Governor took office, for a total of $11.85 billion invested into Pennsylvania's students this year.

"I believe creating opportunity starts in our classrooms and from day one, my Administration has been focused on delivering real resources for students, parents, and teachers," said Governor Shapiro. "Together, we've increased funding for public education by 35 percent since I took office. And as a result of these investments, test scores and graduation rates are going up, attendance is improving, students have expanded access to career and technical education, and more teachers are in our classrooms. We're making a real difference and we're going to keep building on that progress to ensure every Pennsylvania student has the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed."

Speakers in Order:
Guy Rossi, Gateway Superintendent
Governor Josh Shapiro
Mark Spinola, Social Studies Teacher
Dr. Carrie Rowe, Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary
Sara Innamorato, Allegheny County Executive
Senator Jay Costa, Minority Democratic Leader, PA's 43rd Senate District
Senator Nick Pisciottano, PA's 45th Senate District
Representative Brandon Markosek, PA's 25th House District

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