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McMahon urges Shapiro to opt Pennsylvania into federal school choice program

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon urged Gov. Josh Shapiro to enroll Pennsylvania in a federal school choice program during a conservative gathering near Harrisburg.

Published Apr 10, 2026, 10:06 PM EDT | WFMZZ

At an annual gathering of conservatives in the suburbs of Harrisburg on Friday, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon urged Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to opt the state into a federal school choice program. McMahon made the appeal while speaking at the event, highlighting school choice as a priority for education policy advocates.