American politician (born 1973).
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Josh Shapiro’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 10hrs ago
Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 284 voters that have pledged to vote for Josh Shapiro in the 2028 Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: “Many Democratic critics say that while they don’t oppose the idea of national standards, the Common Core is not based on researc...” ‐washingtonpost.com
Very strongly agree
Yes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation
Shapiro's approach to education has emphasized both high standards and local flexibility. He would strongly support a national base standard with room for state and local customization, aligning with his record as Governor. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation
Shapiro would likely support the concept of national standards but might have concerns about implementation, especially regarding equity and resources. This aligns with his nuanced approach to education policy in Pennsylvania. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
Yes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college
Shapiro has emphasized the importance of preparing students for college and careers, and has supported efforts to raise standards and improve outcomes. He would likely agree that national standards can help improve averages and college readiness. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
Yes
Josh Shapiro, as Governor of Pennsylvania, has generally supported higher educational standards and accountability, and has not opposed Common Core outright. While Pennsylvania adopted standards aligned with Common Core, Shapiro has focused more on funding and equity than on repealing national standards. He would likely agree with the idea of national standards in principle, but with some reservations about implementation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing
Shapiro has supported individualized learning and equity, but not at the expense of standards. He would appreciate the sentiment but would not fully endorse abandoning uniform benchmarks. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Neutral
No, my state’s current standards exceed the Common Core standards
Pennsylvania's standards are similar to Common Core but not identical. Shapiro has not made the case that Pennsylvania's standards are superior, nor has he pushed to distinguish them as exceeding Common Core. He would likely be neutral on this point. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
No, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level
While Shapiro supports local input and flexibility, he has not advocated for eliminating national standards in favor of purely state/local control. His record suggests he values a balance between state flexibility and national benchmarks. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
No
Shapiro has not taken a stance against Common Core or national standards in general. His education policies emphasize improvement and investment rather than rejection of national frameworks. He would likely disagree with a blanket 'No' to Common Core. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly disagree
No, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards
Shapiro has advocated for educational reform and investment, not for maintaining the status quo or dismissing changes as a waste. He would strongly disagree with the idea that updating standards is a waste of time. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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Updated 15hrs ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,966 voters that identify as Democratic.
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