Joe Sestak on Education

Democrat (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues. Invest more in our public schools, and demand more. (Nov 2006) Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)

Bill Shuster on Education

Republican Representative (PA-9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bill Shuster on other issues. Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007) Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006) Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006) Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001) Rated 25% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Robert Borski on Education

Democrat (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Borski on other issues. Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997) Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)

William Coyne on Education

Democrat (District 14): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for William Coyne on other issues. Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997) Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)

Mike Fitzpatrick on Education

Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Fitzpatrick on other issues. Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006) Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)

George Gekas on Education

Republican (District 17): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for George Gekas on other issues. Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997) Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994) Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001) Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)

Bill Goodling on Education

Republican (District 19): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bill Goodling on other issues. Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997) Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994) Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)

Melissa Hart on Education

Republican (District 4): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Hart on other issues. Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006) Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006) Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001) Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Let schools display the words "God Bless America". (Oct 2001) Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001) Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001) Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001) Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001) Tax deductions for private scholarships to public schools. (Feb 2003) Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003) Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)

Ron Klink on Education

Democrat (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klink on other issues. Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997) Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)

Tom Martin on Education

Democrat (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues. Separate school and state. (Oct 2006) No School Prayer Amendment. (Oct 2006) Vouchers will make better public schools. (Oct 2006) Supports parents choosing schools via vouchers. (Oct 2000)

Frank Mascara on Education

Democrat (District 20): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Mascara on other issues. Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)

Don Sherwood on Education

Republican (District 10): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Don Sherwood on other issues. Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006) Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006) Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001) Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Bud Shuster on Education

Rep. (resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bud Shuster on other issues. Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997) Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994) Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)

Curt Weldon on Education

Republican (District 7): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Curt Weldon on other issues. Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006) Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006) Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001) Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997) Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994) Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001) Rated 25% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Tom Ridge on Education

Former Republican: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Ridge on other issues. More standards, and make them clear. (Jan 2000) Teacher-led voluntary prayer is OK. (Jul 1998) State-wide student testing; teacher re-certification. (Jul 1998) More charters; push for school choice. (Jan 2000) Vouchers for private & religious schools. (Jul 1998)

Mark Schweiker on Education

Former Republican: Click here for Mark Schweiker on other issues. No stance on record.

Bill Clinger on Education

Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Clinger on other issues. Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)

Jon Fox on Education

Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jon Fox on other issues. Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)

Jim Greenwood on Education

Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jim Greenwood on other issues. Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001) Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997) Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994) Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001) Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001) Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001) Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001) Rated 25% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Joe McDade on Education

Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe McDade on other issues. Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997) Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)

Pat Toomey on Education

Republican (Until 2004) (District 15): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues. Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001) Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Let schools display the words "God Bless America". (Oct 2001) Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Robert Walker on Education

Republican Former (1994-) (District 16): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Walker on other issues. Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)

Joseph Hoeffel on Education

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues. Voted to increase funding for No Child Left Behind 4 times. (Oct 2004) Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001) Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001) Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Joseph Hoeffel on Education

2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues. Voted to increase funding for No Child Left Behind 4 times. (Oct 2004) Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001) Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001) Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Betsy Summers on Education

2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Betsy Summers on other issues. Federal government out of education. (Oct 2004)

John Featherman on Education

2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Featherman on other issues. Tax credits for students at non-public schools. (Jan 2006) Intelligent Design has no place in public schools. (Jan 2006)

Tom Martin on Education

Democratic Senate Candidate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues. Separate school and state. (Oct 2006) No School Prayer Amendment. (Oct 2006) Vouchers will make better public schools. (Oct 2006) Supports parents choosing schools via vouchers. (Oct 2000)

Chuck Pennacchio on Education

Former Democratic challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Pennacchio on other issues. Vouchers undermine public education, don't help most people. (Nov 2005) Schools should focus on children, not standardized tests. (Oct 2005)

Alan Sandals on Education

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Alan Sandals on other issues. No stance on record.

Carl Romanelli on Education

Green Challenger: Click here for Carl Romanelli on other issues. No stance on record.

Rick Santorum on Education

Republican Jr Senator (PA): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Rick Santorum on other issues. Voted NO on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005) Voted NO on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005) Voted NO on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005) Voted NO on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001) Voted NO on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001) Voted NO on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001) Voted YES on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000) Voted YES on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999) Voted YES on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998) Voted YES on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997) Voted YES on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996) Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994) Rated 27% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)