Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro defends school choice: 'Every child of God' deserves 'quality education'

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro defended the school choice Friday as a way for parents to ensure the best education for their children.

During an interview on "America's Newsroom," Dana Perino spoke with the Pennsylvania governor about the reopening of highway I-95 in Philadelphia after a fiery collapse earlier in the year. Shapiro explained that an "all hands on deck" mentality from local first responders and companies led to an amazing recovery. Perino then went on to speak about the issue of school choice.

The debate over school choice can be described as the discussion over whether parents should be given state-funded or school district-funded scholarships known as "school vouchers" that allow children to attend private schools of the family’s choice rather than public school. This is especially relevant in the context of recent controversies in education, where parents of a conservative or religious background may strongly prefer to send their children to a school that reflects their family’s cultural or religious values.