{"id":2160519,"date":"2024-01-26T17:58:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T22:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rumored-biden-successor-tries-to-fix-his-states-poor-record-on-higher-education\/"},"modified":"2024-01-26T18:03:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T23:03:10","slug":"rumored-biden-successor-tries-to-fix-his-states-poor-record-on-higher-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rumored-biden-successor-tries-to-fix-his-states-poor-record-on-higher-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden&#8217;s potential successor aims to improve state&#8217;s higher education reputation"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frumored-biden-successor-tries-to-fix-his-states-poor-record-on-higher-education%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2160519&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Josh Shapiro \u200dTakes\u2063 Action to Revamp Pennsylvania&#8217;s\u200d Higher\u2064 Education System<\/h2>\n<p>In an ambitious move to address the state&#8217;s \u2062struggling higher\u200c education system,\u2062 Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA)\u200c is set to unveil a comprehensive four-point plan in his upcoming 2024-25 budget \u200dproposal. With Pennsylvania&#8217;s higher education system currently ranked among the worst\u2063 in the nation,\u2063 the governor aims to enhance accessibility and affordability for college students.<\/p>\n<p>The governor&#8217;s blueprint seeks to tackle the state&#8217;s challenges head-on, as \u2062Pennsylvania ranks 48th in affordability and\u2064 49th in state investment. To bridge this gap, the proposal\u200d includes a substantial investment of $5.4 billion to catch up\u2062 with higher-performing schools, along with $4.2 billion in basic education funding, as reported by the \u200dPennsylvania Capital-Star.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Shapiro&#8217;s\u200b dedication to improving higher\u200d education has\u2062 not gone \u2064unnoticed,\u2064 with some Pennsylvania swing voters even considering him as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-randomly-makes-up-story-about-being-born-in-same-hospital-his-grandfather-died-at-weeks-prior\/\" title=\"Biden Randomly Makes Up Story About Being Born in Same Hospital His Grandfather Died at Weeks Prior\">potential rising star<\/a> within the Democratic\u2062 Party, according to a recent \u2063focus group\u200c conducted\u2062 by\u2063 Axios.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Empowering Pennsylvanians to Shape Their Own Future<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Every\u2062 Pennsylvanian deserves the freedom to chart\u2064 their own\u200c course and the opportunity\u2064 to succeed,&#8221;\u200d emphasized Gov. \u2062Shapiro in a press release.\u2062 &#8220;We need to rethink our system of higher education to provide accessible and affordable\u2064 options for those who\u200b wish to pursue college or obtain a credential. Whether \u200bit&#8217;s brushing up on skills, earning a certificate, or pursuing a degree\u2062 for a new career, everyone deserves the\u2064 chance to thrive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The governor&#8217;s plan begins by unifying the 10 state-owned universities, which encompass 14 state campuses and 15 community\u200c colleges, under a single governance system.\u2063 This\u2062 consolidation aims to streamline\u200d operations and enhance efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>The second step of the\u2064 plan focuses on alleviating the financial burden for low- to middle-income college students. \u200bUnder this initiative, these students would only have to pay a maximum of\u2064 $1,000 per semester at state-owned universities and community colleges.<\/p>\n<p>The third point of the plan emphasizes funding based on performance. Through collaboration with higher education stakeholders, the\u200b Shapiro Administration will establish a predictable funding formula that rewards colleges and universities\u2063 for achieving outcomes that benefit the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;In consultation with\u2063 higher education stakeholders, the Shapiro Administration will establish a predictable, performance-based funding formula that rewards public and state-related colleges \u2062and universities for achieving\u2062 outcomes\u200c that benefit\u200d the Commonwealth,&#8221; stated the\u2062 press release.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Furthermore, Gov. Shapiro&#8217;s \u200bproposal\u2062 aims to ensure that funding decisions are \u200dmade through \u2064the Department\u200b of Education,\u200d rather\u2063 than requiring a \u200dtwo<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tennessee-historical-commission-votes-to-move-bust-of-kkk-leader-from-state-capitol-to-museum\/\" title=\"Tennessee Historical Commission Votes To Move Bust Of KKK Leader From State Capitol To Museum\">-thirds majority vote<\/a>\u2064 from the legislature.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Associated Press, enrollment rates within the Pennsylvania State \u200cSystem of\u2064 Higher Education have declined by\u2062 one-third over the past decade, particularly among students \u2063from households with incomes below \u2063$100,000.<\/p>\n<p>Additional details about Gov. \u2064Shapiro&#8217;s comprehensive plan will be unveiled during his \u200dbudget address on February 6.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK\u200b HERE TO READ MORE \u2062FROM\u200c THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Gov. Shapiro&#8217;s plan propose to address the affordability issue in Pennsylvania&#8217;s higher education system?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  T&#8217;s through \u2063traditional four-year\u2064 programs, vocational training, or online\u200d courses, we must \u200censure that Pennsylvanians have the tools and resources they need to shape their own future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The first pillar of the governor&#8217;s plan focuses on increasing funding for higher education institutions. With the \u200bproposed $5.4 billion investment, Pennsylvania aims to bolster its universities and colleges, \u2062ensuring they have the necessary resources to provide quality education. This funding will enable these institutions to enhance their programs \u200dand attract top-notch faculty to create a more competitive and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/public-school-enrollment-continues-to-falter-nearly-four-years-after-pandemic\/\" title=\"Public school enrollment remains weak, even after almost four years since the pandemic began\">engaging learning environment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to financial investment, the second pillar of the governor&#8217;s plan focuses on\u2064 making higher education more affordable for students. Pennsylvania currently ranks 48th in affordability, making it incredibly challenging for students to pursue higher education without accumulating significant debt. To address this issue,\u2064 Gov. Shapiro proposes an expansion of need-based financial aid programs and the creation of a scholarship fund for low-income students. By\u2062 making higher education attainable for all,\u2063 the governor aims to empower individuals to pursue their educational aspirations without the burden of financial stress.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 third pillar of the \u200dplan\u200c centers around the creation \u200cof apprenticeship programs and partnerships with the business community. Recognizing that \u2064not all students \u200bmay desire a traditional four-year college experience, Gov. Shapiro aims to expand vocational training opportunities to equip\u200c students with valuable skills that align \u200cwith the needs of the job market. By fostering collaboration between higher education institutions\u200b and local businesses, students will have access to hands-on training and internships that will position them for success in\u2063 their desired fields.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the governor&#8217;s plan places a strong \u200bemphasis\u200b on accountability and transparency within the higher education system. By implementing measures to track and evaluate student outcomes, Gov. Shapiro aims to ensure that Pennsylvania&#8217;s universities and colleges are \u2064providing a high-quality\u2064 education. Additionally, the plan calls\u200b for increased support and guidance for students throughout their educational journey, ensuring that \u200dthey have access\u200c to resources that will help them navigate their chosen career paths.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Gov. Josh Shapiro&#8217;s comprehensive four-point plan exhibits a firm commitment to revamp Pennsylvania&#8217;s struggling higher education system. By investing in institutions, making college more affordable, expanding vocational training opportunities, and prioritizing accountability, the governor aims to position Pennsylvania as a leader in higher education. With these\u2062 initiatives, it \u2062is evident that Gov. Shapiro recognizes the importance of accessible and quality education in shaping the future of Pennsylvanians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) aims to fix the state&#8217;s poor higher education system with a four-point plan in his upcoming budget proposal. The plan focuses on improving access and affordability for college students, addressing the system&#8217;s low ranking. 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