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Join education leaders, policymakers, advocates, and community stakeholders from across the Commonwealth for the Education in Pennsylvania Summit 2025—a dynamic, half-day event focused on shaping the future of education at all levels. With the state's public education system facing major reforms—from K-12 funding equity to higher education affordability—this summit offers a timely platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action.
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Hilton Harrisburg
One N. 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Emcee Greg Salisbury, Editor-in-Chief, City & State Pennsylvania
Greg Salisbury
Editor-in-ChiefCity & State Pennsylvania
Keynote Remarks Dr. Christopher Fiorentino, Chancellor, Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education
Dr. Christopher Fiorentino
ChancellorPennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education
The Rapidly Changing Landscape for Public Schools
Pennsylvania's public education system is at a critical crossroads. Pennsylvania's public education system faces a confluence of longstanding challenges and emerging opportunities. This panel delves into the current state of public schools across the Commonwealth, examining critical issues such as funding disparities, teacher shortages, infrastructure needs, vocational education, integrating technology to improve teaching, learning, and student outcomes curriculum debates, student mental health and the evolving landscape of charter schools.
Pennsylvania's public education system is at a critical crossroads. Pennsylvania's public education system faces a confluence of longstanding challenges and emerging opportunities. This panel delves into the current state of public schools across the Commonwealth, examining critical issues such as funding disparities, teacher shortages, infrastructure needs, vocational education, integrating technology to improve teaching, learning, and student outcomes curriculum debates, student mental health and the evolving landscape of charter schools.
Rep. John Schlegel
Chair; MemberSubcommittee on Career & Technical Education Republican; Education Committee
Dr. Debora Carrera
Chief Education OfficerPhiladelphia Mayor’s Office of Education
Higher Education's New Short- and Long-Term Priorities
In 2025, Pennsylvania is undergoing a transformative shift in its higher education landscape. Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration has introduced a comprehensive blueprint aimed at revitalizing the state's public colleges and universities, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of students and the workforce. This panel will delve into the key components of the 2025 higher education agenda, exploring the strategies designed to enhance accessibility, affordability, and alignment with economic demands.
In 2025, Pennsylvania is undergoing a transformative shift in its higher education landscape. Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration has introduced a comprehensive blueprint aimed at revitalizing the state's public colleges and universities, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of students and the workforce. This panel will delve into the key components of the 2025 higher education agenda, exploring the strategies designed to enhance accessibility, affordability, and alignment with economic demands.
Carrie Amann
Chief Postsecondary Officer of Economic & Workforce DevelopmentState Board of Higher Education
Dr. Cynthia D. Shapira
ChairwomanPennsylvania's State System of Higher Education's Board of Governors