READING, Pa. – Pennsylvania elected officials say they are working to improve public education in the Commonwealth with a historic infusion of new dollars while advocates say keep it coming.
The Amanda E. Stout Elementary School of Reading serves of over 800 students, nearly all Hispanic, in a building built in the mid-30’s. School officials say public-school funding here has long lagged behind other districts. A stark reality for parent Natalie Lebron. “It’s sad, it’s disappointing,” she said. “At times, our kids are set last, maybe because we’re in the Latino Community. I’m happy good stuff is happening moving forward.”
That “good stuff” is $41 million in new, state funding Reading will see in the state budget passed by the legislature and signed by the governor. Governor Shapiro, fresh off his star turn as a possible vice-presidential candidate, showed up at Stout Elementary to link good schools to a stronger state.
Shapiro told …